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 officially formed in 2023 under Hybe and Geffen Records. 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.'
Manon Bannerman - one of the six members of Katseye - is taking a 'temporary hiatus' in order to focus on her own health; seen above middle bottom in 2025
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'
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.
One penned on X, 'This is sad. Katseye by far the best GG with vocals & visuals. I hope she returns.'
Another wrote, 'GET WELL SOON MANON I LOVE YOU PLEASE COME BACK,' and an X user added, 'Sick to my stomach right now. Take all the time you need Manon, rest well and we'll be supporting you every day.'
'I'm so glad you guys support each other and took the best decision for manon's wellbeing, we love you manon!!! we'll be here waiting for u,' a fan shared.
An X user commented, 'oh, my manon, take all the time you need to recover from anything and everything you're going through. us eyekons love you very much!!!'
'Omg my manon I'm wishing you the best and recovery we love you so much :(,' one added, and another said, 'Get well soon, Manon. Take the time you need, we love you so much!'
The Los Angeles-based girl group was formed in 2023 during the reality competition series Dream Academy.
The 23-year-old songstress joined the group which was officially formed in 2023 under Hybe and Geffen Records; seen in January in West Hollywood
Fans jumped to social media to share their thoughts on Bannerman's hiatus from the group
The Los Angeles-based girl group was formed in 2023 during the reality competition series Dream Academy
The group's first single was released in 2024 titled Debut followed by another called Touch.
That same year, Katseye dropped their EP SIS (Soft Is Strong).
In April 2025, the members released another single Gnarly, which is found on their second EP titled Beautiful Chaos.
Gabriela is another song found on the latest EP and reached the number 21 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The track was nominated at the 2026 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The group's most recent performance as six members had also been at the awards ceremony where they gave an energetic performance of Gnarly for the audience and fans.
Last year in November, Katseye embarked on The Beautiful Chaos Tour which came to an end in Mexico City on December 16.
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.
The group's most recent performance as six members had also been at the 2026 Grammy Awards where they gave an energetic performance of Gnarly for the audience and fans (seen above)
Raj told Rolling Stone, 'I try to tell myself it doesn't matter, but if 1,000 people are sending you death threats… even if it's not going to happen… it's heavy, and it's jarring.'
Bannerman added that it is 'very terrorizing on the mind.'
The singer has also reflected on the group's diversity during a previous conversation with the Associated Press.
'People want to see diversity. People want to see themselves represented on the TV, on billboards. And I really hope that people high up see that and see that it works, and implement that,' Bannerman said.
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.
Bannerman added that the death threats are 'very terrorizing on the mind'; seen in 2024 in Palm Springs
And during an interview with Hypebae, she added the group also 'takes great pride in it. We're just really grateful.
'I always say this, but one of the most beautiful things about the casting side for me is that we all look so different and diverse, and like any girl can look at us and see herself in us.'
The performer added, 'I feel like we all wanted to have that growing up, so being able to live it and be that role model is amazing. We're really excited.'
While the statement shared on Friday noted Bannerman's hiatus is only temporary, it is not known when she will return to Katseye.
