Manon once again made headlines after she removed KATSEYE from her Instagram bio. This happened weeks after the idol announced her temporary hiatus from group activities. Manon Bannerman also shared a new statement after updating her Instagram bio. She thanked her fans for their support and love. The idol said:
“Thank you so much for all the love and support you’ve been sending my way. I’m really grateful for the patience and kindness everyone has shown during this time. HxG and I are having positive conversations and I feel supported. I’m happy and I’m healthy. I’ll share more soon. Thank you for always being there for me.”
The idol’s online fans flooded the internet with their reactions after she removed KATSEYE from her bio. One of them wrote:
“this is equivalent to zayn leaving 1D”
Internet reacts as Manon removes KATSEYE from her Instagram bio
One of her followers said she deserves better.
“Okay… if manon leaves we do too. Im no longer a eyekon. Manon you deserve sm better than that, we love you”
Another fan said:
“Removing the group from her bio the same day the 5-member teaser drops… oh, she’s DONE with the way they’ve been treating her. We are SEATED for the solo era because KATSEYE doesn’t deserve her.”
Another fan said Manon will grow after moving on.
“Whatever her next move is, wishing Manon nothing but success. Sometimes growth means moving on.”
Another fan said:
“Ahhhhh mother…but I get it. Those people hated this gorgeous talented woman. Ohhhhh her next single will be fire. I know she’s gonna kill it”
Another netizen said:
“I’m ngl I actually did not see this coming at all, I rly thought hybe would’ve done anything to bring her back considering how bad the pr will be if she leaves”
HxG released a notice for temporary break of KATSEYE’s Manon in February
On February 20, the girl group’s agency, HxG, announced that the idol will take a ‘temporary’ break from the music group activities to look after her health and wellness. The notice released via Weverse read:
“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.”
The statement also mentioned that the group’s planned activities will go ahead as scheduled.
“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.”
As of this writing, the group is left with five members, namely Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae.
Edited by Sohini Biswas