JAKARTA - The global girl group based in the United States, Katseye, has brought a surprise news for its fans around the world.
One of their members, Manon Bannerman, was officially announced to undergo a temporary hiatus from all group activities.
The decision was made so that the singer could give full priority to his personal health and well-being.
The news of Manon's hiatus was conveyed directly through the group's official statement which was conveyed by the management.
"After an open and thoughtful conversation together, we announce that Manon will take a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and well-being," read a statement from Katseye, quoted by Variety on Monday, February 23.
The management also emphasized that the commitment between members remained strong. "Katseye remains committed to supporting each other and also for the fans who mean a lot to us. The group will continue to carry out the activities that have been scheduled during this time, and we hope to be together again when the time is right."
This hiatus step is quite a steal considering that Katseye has just been nominated in the Best New Artist category at this year's Grammy Awards - although he must admit the excellence of Olivia Dean who came out as the winner.
For information, the group formed through the "Dream Academy" program in 2023 has transformed into a global phenomenon, especially after the success of the Netflix documentary "Popstar Academy: Katseye".
Since their debut, the group, which consists of Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae, has continued to show their presence on the charts.
Their EP, "SIS (Soft Is Strong)" and "Beautiful Chaos", managed to captivate the global market. In fact, the single "Gnarly" managed to break into the Billboard Hot 100, followed by "Internet Girl" which debuted at 29th place, January.
Without Manon's presence, the quintet's temporary formation will be tested to keep the stage energy that is usually known to be very solid.
Until now, there are no further details regarding the exact duration of Manon's departure from the spotlight. However, support from the fan community continues to flow on social media, while hoping that the idol can soon rejoin in good condition.
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