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Leigh‑Anne Puts Forward Manon and Normani as Dream Collaboration, Underscoring Support for KATSEYE Member

The shout‑out reinforces a wider conversation about representation for Black women in girl groups following Manon’s health‑related hiatus.

Overview

  • In a fan video, Leigh‑Anne Pinnock said her dream lineup would be herself, KATSEYE’s Manon Bannerman and Normani.
  • HYBE and Geffen announced on Feb. 20 that Manon would take a temporary break from KATSEYE to focus on her health, with the group continuing scheduled activities.
  • Manon later told fans via Weverse DMs that she is healthy, okay and taking care of herself.
  • Leigh‑Anne publicly voiced support by writing "We need to protect each other" after fans noted new social‑media follows among the three artists.
  • All three were the lone Black members in their groups, and Leigh‑Anne has described a recurring "vicious cycle" facing Black girls in pop groups.