{"id":160307,"date":"2026-02-25T11:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=160307"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:41:12","slug":"the-support-keeps-on-coming-more-artists-back-up-manon-after-katseye-announces-her-hiatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/the-support-keeps-on-coming-more-artists-back-up-manon-after-katseye-announces-her-hiatus\/","title":{"rendered":"The support keeps on coming: More artists back up Manon after KATSEYE announces her hiatus"},"content":{"rendered":"

KATSEYE announces Manon\u2019s hiatus to focus on health<\/h2>\n

On February 20, 2026, KATSEYE<\/strong> announced that member Manon<\/strong> would take a temporary hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being. The statement was shared at 6:45 p.m. ET through the group\u2019s Weverse fan community by HYBE and Geffen. The post explained that the decision followed open and thoughtful conversations with Manon. In addition, it was also confirmed that scheduled group activities would continue as a five-member group. Finally, the statement thanked KATSEYE fans (known as EYEKONS) for their understanding.<\/p>\n

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A few hours later, Manon reportedly sent a message through Weverse DMs saying she was healthy and \u201ctrusting the bigger picture.\u201d Born in Switzerland, Manon Bannerman first gained attention in 2021 through fashion and lifestyle content on TikTok and Instagram. As the group\u2019s only Black member, her hiatus has also provoked debates about race and representation in the music industry.<\/p>\n

Fellow artists publicly share messages of support<\/h2>\n

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Several artists quickly showed support following the announcement on February 20, 2026. Leigh-Anne<\/strong> from Little Mix posted on X, writing that \u201cWe need to protect each other.\u201d She replied to a fan who noted that she, Fifth Harmony\u2019s Normani<\/strong>, and Manon are now following each other on Instagram, following the recent news.<\/p>\n

Then, SZA<\/strong> commented \u201cPerfect girl\u201d under Manon\u2019s latest Instagram post on February 22, 2026. After that, Kehlani<\/strong> wrote a supportive comment on February 24, 2026, encouraging Manon in all caps, saying, \u201cBall out time.\u201d Similarly, Chl\u00f6e Bailey shared on her Discord server on February 22, 2026, that she felt sad about the situation. On February 23, 2026, Melody Thornton also posted a portrait of Manon on Instagram with the caption \u201cWe see you.\u201d Together, these responses show clear solidarity from black female artists in the industry.<\/p>\n

More voices join to support Manon<\/h2>\n

Following the support from Little Mix\u2019s Leigh-Anne, SZA, and Kehlani, more black artists voiced their support for Manon in different ways. On February 23, Grammy-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish <\/strong>posted \u201cQueen things\u201d under Manon\u2019s most recent Instagram post. On February 24, two-time Brit Award nominee and rising pop star Rachel Chinouriri<\/strong> called Manon \u201cSuperstar\u201d in the comments section of her Instagram post.<\/p>\n

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