KATSEYE Continues Promotions With Manon on Temporary Hiatus

KATSEYE has been presented as a six-member group since forming on The Debut: Dream Academy in 2023. However, the group’s recent stages and public appearances have sometimes featured fewer than six members. The change followed the announcement that Manon Bannerman would temporarily step away from activities.

The hiatus was announced in February, with Manon expected to focus on her health and wellbeing. The news surprised many fans and led to online discussion. Since then, KATSEYE has occasionally continued promotions as a five-member group. The source does not provide information indicating that Sophia Laforteza has taken a hiatus.

This was described as the first official hiatus involving a KATSEYE member, although the group had previously appeared in interviews and performances without every member present. In 2025, leader Sophia Laforteza told Billboard that the group would remain six members, emphasizing that “we’re still going to be six as KATSEYE.”