Overview
- HYBE and Geffen announced the pause via a Weverse post at 6:45 p.m. ET on Feb. 20, with the notice signed "HxG."
- No timeline was given for her return, and KATSEYE will proceed with scheduled promotions and performances as a five-member act.
- Manon reassured fans in Weverse DMs that she is healthy, taking care of herself, and "trusting the bigger picture."
- The development comes weeks after the group’s Grammy nominations and performance, with festival bookings such as Coachella still on the calendar.
- Unverified social-media speculation has circulated, including allegations of racism or mistreatment, which have not been substantiated.