Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
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Notable Quotes
"Sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control, but I'm trusting the bigger picture."
— Manon Bannerman , Celebrity
"Thank you for standing by me. I love you endlessly and can't wait to see you again."
— Manon Bannerman , Celebrity
"I try to tell myself it doesn't matter, but if 1,000 people are sending you death threats, it's jarring."
— Lara Raj , Celebrity
"After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing."
— Manon , Celebrity
"We fully support this decision."
— Manon Bannerman , Celebrity
"That’s the one thing. Just constantly making sure that we’re all coming up on this crazy journey together and that we’re not leaving anybody behind."
— Manon Bannerman , Celebrity
"After open an honest conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing."
— Manon , Celebrity
"I won't be able to perform tonight. I've been battling an illness for the past couple of days, trying everything to get better in time."
— Manon , Celebrity
"Honestly, I tend not to take it personally unless it’s constructive criticism, but if it’s hate, don’t let that get to you."
— Manon Bannerman , Celebrity
Key People
Daniela Avanzini is a member of the girl group Katseye.
Gucci Mane is a rapper known for his influential music and personal struggles with mental health.
Lara Raj is a member of the girl group Katseye, which was formed in 2023.
Manon is a member of the global girl group Katseye.
Manon Bannerman is a 23-year-old Swiss singer and member of the girl group Katseye.
Megan Skiendiel is a member of the girl group Katseye.
Penn Badgley is an actor known for his role in Gossip Girl and discussions surrounding his childhood challenges.
Sophia Laforteza is the Filipino leader of the girl group Katseye.
Yoonchae Jeung is a member of the girl group Katseye.
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The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE is taking a break from group activities to focus on her health, with the group's full support and plans to continue scheduled activities during her absence.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE is taking a temporary hiatus to focus on her health, with the group's full support and plans to continue scheduled activities during her absence.
Manon Bannerman of Katseye has announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the group's full support. Scheduled activities will continue during this period.
KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the group's full support. Scheduled activities will continue during this time.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE has announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the group's full support. Scheduled activities will continue during this period.
Manon Bannerman of Katseye is taking a temporary break from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the group's full support. Scheduled activities will continue during this period.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE has announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the group's full support. Scheduled activities will continue during this period.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE is taking a temporary hiatus to focus on her health, with the group's full support and plans to continue scheduled activities during her absence.
Manon Bannerman of Katseye is stepping away from group activities to focus on her health, with the group's full support and plans to continue scheduled activities during her absence.
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