Manon, a member of the K-pop-adjacent girl group KATSEYE, has addressed her fans after removing the group’s name from her Instagram bio, prompting speculation about her potential departure.
The Swiss singer, who uses the alias @meretmanon on the platform, replaced the text referencing her group affiliation with “Artist” and “mademoiselle manzanita,” while keeping her 5.8 million followers. This has immediately sparked discussion among the group’s fanbase about her potential departure, especially given the longstanding criticism of the joint HYBE-Geffen management.
The singer has moved quickly to quell speculation about her potential departure from the group by releasing a statement with a notably optimistic tone. “HxG and I are having positive conversations, and I feel supported. I’m happy, and I’m healthy. I’ll share more soon.” She also thanks her fans for their patience during this period of speculation, expressing gratitude for “the love and kindness everyone has shown during this time.”
The group KATSEYE debuted in 2024 following a highly publicized documentary series detailing its formation. No information regarding the singer’s status within the group has been made public.
