Summary
- KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary leave from the group to focus on her health and wellbeing
- The decision was announced by management following open and thoughtful conversations
- The remaining five members will continue with their scheduled promotional activities during her absence
KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman announced she will be taking a temporary hiatus from the global girl group to prioritize her health and wellbeing. Shared via a joint statement from management companies HYBE and Geffen Records, the news arrives shortly after the rising pop act’s high-profile appearance at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
According to the official notice, the decision for Bannerman to step back from the spotlight followed open and thoughtful conversations among the group and its management. HYBE and Geffen Records emphasized their full support for the 23-year-old Swiss singer’s choice to focus on her personal care, ensuring fans that the overarching commitment of the group remains intact:
“Hello.
After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.
We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.
Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding.
HxG”
Despite the temporary departure of one of its members, KATSEYE is not pausing its current trajectory. The management team confirmed that the remaining five members— Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung — will proceed with all previously scheduled activities. The group recently garnered significant industry momentum following dual Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
