- Manon of KATSEYE announced that she will be taking a break from group activities until further notice.
- The pop star is temporarily stepping back from the group in order to “focus on her health and wellbeing.”
- She has previously been absent from past group activities, also in relation to her health.
KATSEYE’s star continues to rise, but that doesn’t mean the girls aren’t making their health a top priority. In a February 20 update to fans, the girl group revealed that Manon will be taking a break from their scheduled events so she can prioritize staying healthy.
“After open an honest conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing,” the group shared via X.
“We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us,” the statement continued. “The group will continue scheduled activities during this time and we look forward to being together again when the time is right. Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience and understanding.”
This isn’t the first time that Manon has taken a break from group activities—in August of 2025, she decided to not perform with the rest of KATSEYE at Summer Sonic in Tokyo.
“We are very sorry to share that Manon will not be able to perform at Summer Sonic Tokyo on Sunday, August 17, as her condition has declined upon landing in Tokyo,” their label told fans at the time. She has since made the decision after consulting her doctor to rest in order to recover as soon as possible.”
She was also absent from KATSEYE’s Seattle concert in December, also due to illness.
“I won't be able to perform tonight. I've been battling an illness for the past couple of days, trying everything to get better in time. But after sound check today and after consulting a doctor, it became clear that my body just isn't ready yet,” Manon wrote in a message shared to her Instagram Story. “As much as I wanted to push through, I have to listen to my health. Thank you for understanding, for your love, and for supporting me through everything. I'll be resting and recovering so I can be back with you as soon as possible.”
As always, wishing our girl a speedy recovery!
