Katseye has announced that member Manon Bannerman will be taking a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing. The group, recently nominated for best new artist at the Grammys, released a statement confirming the decision.
“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 read. “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.”
The global girl group, which also includes Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung, rose to prominence as K-pop trainees on the 2023 reality competition series Dream Academy. They became breakout performers following the Netflix docuseries Popstar Academy: Katseye and their debut single, Debut.
Since forming, Katseye has released two EPs — 2024’s SIS (Soft Is Strong) and last year’s Beautiful Chaos — along with several singles. Their song Gnarly, co-written by Alice Longyu Gao, became their first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 last year. The group followed with Gabriela, Gameboy and Internet Girl, the latter debuting at No. 29 on the chart last month.
Katseye performed Gnarly at the Grammy Awards earlier this month. In addition to their best new artist nomination, Gabriela was nominated for best pop duo/group performance.
