Manon fans were shocked by her.
On August 21st, Netflix previewed the highly anticipated docuseries Pop star Academy: KATSEYE. The formation of the K-Pop group follows MOVES AND Geffen Recordings international girl group KATEYE before the survival show The debut: Dream Academy.
However, the docuseries has received mixed reactions since Big hand was introduced. Many fans rushed to her defense, claiming that she was mistreated. Several other girls featured in the docuseries, including some members of KATSEYE, were accused of treating her poorly.
it’s not in this clip but when Missy said let her talk it felt so microaggressive I’m sorry like Manon was literally trying to defend herself https://t.co/QERtOrMLHW
— ki ᓚᘏᗢ⁶ (@manonful) August 21, 2024
Ohmygod I know their little gc without Manon didn’t stay silent for a second when the mission 1 rankings plummeted because this is insane??? I’m trying to figure out how they can be frustrated with her when it’s literally their fault for isolating her from the real thing… #academypopstar photo.twitter.com/He7UjrLDbw
— blue (@jkmanons) August 21, 2024
However, one of the girls most frequently criticized for the alleged mistreatment suffered by Manon is the former The Debut: Dream Academy Slovak competitor and trainee Adele.
Adéla received backlash after the clips of Pop star Academy: KATSEYE were circulating. In them, she is depicted complaining about Manon, claiming that Manon was favored without any effort and only because of the images.
Ohmygod I know their little gc without Manon didn’t stay silent for a second when the mission 1 rankings plummeted because this is insane??? I’m trying to figure out how they can be frustrated with her when it’s literally their fault for isolating her from the real thing… #academypopstar photo.twitter.com/He7UjrLDbw
— blue (@jkmanons) August 21, 2024
@manonxluv I don’t think HYBE and Geffen never liked her 😭 the fans didn’t like her and had to accept that. I don’t like Adéla anyway so 💀 #fypシ゚viral #katseye #girlgroup #popstaracademy #sad #dreamscadamy #katseyemanon #popstaracademykatseye #katseyeedit #manonkatseye #kpop #kpopfypシ #katseyesophia
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@blythe_mixx @adelajergova “we’ve never been represented” while having blonde hair and being white is crazy… #popstaracademy #katseye #manon #adela #dreamacademy #fypppppppppppppppppppppp #kpopfyp #kpoptiktok #fyp #tiktokfyp @TikTok ems
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Now Adéla has opened up about the docuseries in a new video on TikTok.
First, Adéla thanked people for the love and support she has received since then. However, she also addressed the critical comments and messages. She reiterated that the docuseries is just a “look” into the personal lives of the interns. Many conversations and situations were not included since filming lasted two years, but were edited into eight episodes.
@adelajergova some thoughts<3 xoxo💋
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Adéla also revealed that she is preparing to release solo music. The video has gone viral, with 362.2K views at the time of writing. Many followers have commented positively, defending her and anticipating the next chapter of her life.
However, Adéla has also received more critical comments. Some continue to overshadow her alleged mistreatment of Manon.
I won’t say that Adela deserves the worst hate because she is still human, but I just have the feeling that she is very presumptuous. You are the first to speak out about something but you still can’t apologize?! You did something dirty like Manon, period 😑 #KATSEYE #KATSEYE_Manon #PopStarAcademy_KATSEYE photo.twitter.com/WxB5v8fZYn
— muse 🇸🇩 (@politicalblink) August 26, 2024
To learn more about the controversial docuseries, read below.
KATSEYE Take on Their Controversial Netflix Docuseries