Major Girl Group Member Announces Shocking Hiatus!

A member from a major girl group has announced their shock hiatus, leaving fans devastated over the news. 

Manon Bannerman - one of the six members of Katseye - is taking a 'temporary hiatus' in order to focus on her own 'health and wellbeing.' 

The 23-year-old songstress joined the group which was . It also includes Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung. 

A statement shared by the group on Friday read: '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 other five members 'will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.'

The message concluded with, 'Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding. HxG.'

Fans jumped to social media to share their thoughts on Bannerman's hiatus from the group.

Also late last year, the group revealed that they had hired a group therapist to help them navigate the spotlight as well as dealing with death threats; seen in January in L.A.