KATSEYE’s official social media account celebrated Manon’s birthday on June 27, 2026, amid continued concern over her absence from the group’s activities. Other KATSEYE members also liked the birthday post.
KATSEYE’s Manon sparks renewed debate
The group had recently mentioned that Manon was taking time to rest, suggesting that public support for her had remained unchanged despite ongoing speculation about her future.
However, the post soon became the center of another online dispute. According to screenshots and claims circulating in fan communities, people described as Manon’s boyfriend and friends left mocking comments under the birthday message. The exact context and identities behind the comments have not been independently confirmed.
The controversy has reportedly encouraged some of Manon’s more aggressive supporters to target other KATSEYE members’ Instagram accounts with hostile messages. Fans said the behavior had continued for several months rather than only emerging after the birthday post.
Some observers also criticized Manon after images allegedly showed her attending a party during the break. However, attending a private event does not establish the reason for her absence or reveal her health status, and neither Manon nor her agency have publicly explained the situation in detail.
The prolonged online attacks have also caused frustration within the KATSEYE fandom. Some fans
he argued that the remaining members had already shown support by recognizing Manon’s birthday and appreciating the official position.
The reaction of Korean netizens
- “You could already tell what was going to happen from the reality show, but they still forced her to be part of the debut program. Did they really not expect this?”
- “If they want to remove it, they should do it quickly. This is crazy.”
- “This is HYBE and Geffen’s fault for forcing someone with no motivation to join the group. It also seems like they poorly chose the additional member for KATSEYE’s junior group, so honestly, that situation could get interesting too.”
- “But if the official account hadn’t congratulated her and members hadn’t liked the post, people would have said, ‘See, Manon is being bullied!’ anyway, right?”
- “What is Manon really good at? The quality of the stage is much better without her. The people who exploit this situation are Manon and her friends, because she will be forgotten once the public’s interest in this issue disappears.”
- “As time goes by, KATSEYE will become more and more established, while Manon will probably be forgotten by the public.”
For now, KATSEYE’s official birthday message remains the clearest public signal from the group. Until the agency or Manon releases a direct statement, speculation about her member status should not be considered confirmed.
Sources: theqoo
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