HYBE confirms Manon will not perform at Coachella
KATSEYE member Manon will not join the girl group’s performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 10, 2026. On April 9, 2026, HYBE told The Korea Herald that Manon remains on hiatus, ending days of speculation about whether she would return in time for the event. The performer, who is from Switzerland, has been away from group activities since early February. HYBE and Geffen Records first announced on February 5, 2026, that the 22-year-old would take a break to focus on “her health and well-being.” Since then, fans have been waiting for a comeback announcement.
In newly shared exclusive article published today in South Korea by The Herald Korea, HYBE officially confirms that Manon will be missing Coachella Friday night due to her hiatus status
KATSEYE IS SIX 6️⃣ #WEWANTMANON#SIXORNOTHING#BOYCOTTPINKYUP pic.twitter.com/fulqiM7fkn
— KATSEYE News (@NewsKatseye) April 9, 2026
Rumors about her return grew before the official update
In the days before Coachella, many EYEKONS (that is the name KATSEYE fans have) believed Manon would rejoin the group. Initially, The Korea Herald reported that HYBE had confirmed she would perform with KATSEYE at the festival on April 3, 2026. Because she had been on hiatus for nearly two months, that report gave fans hope that Coachella could mark her return to group activities. Reactions online were mostly positive, and many people saw this as a first step to have her back as an active member.
Confusion continued until the final statement was released
Soon after that earlier report, the statement changed. HYBE reportedly stepped back from the confirmation and said it would not comment on whether Manon would appear at Coachella. That sudden change created confusion among fans, especially after Manon removed the group’s name from her social media profile on April 3, 2026. This quickly sparked speculation about whether or not she could be leaving KATSEYE, although HYBE and Geffen have not addressed these rumors. Even though Manon Manon later said she was having positive conversations with HYBE and Geffen, the statement released on April 9, 2026, makes it clear that she will not take part in the group’s Coachella debut. Meanwhile, KATSEYE is slated to release their next single “Pinky Up” on April 10, 2026, ahead of their festival gig.
See the music video teaser below:
