KATSEYE Face Heated Backlash For Supposedly Deceiving Fans

HYBE girl group KATSEYE has stirred up controversy yet again with their latest public appearance.

On August 29 (local time), KATSEYE made a surprise appearance at the Daisy Chains Fields festival, founded by singer Olivia Rodrigo. Though the group was originally scheduled to perform, they had to cancel at the last minute due to Megan‘s ankle injury.

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Though the members didn’t perform, their surprise appearance on the stage was appreciated by fans who were otherwise heartbroken by the last-minute withdrawal. However, Daniela‘s absence triggered a massive backlash.

Fans found it odd that, though it was Megan who got injured, leading to the group’s performance at the show being canceled, she showed up for the surprise appearance along with Lara and Yoonchae, while Daniela decided to sit it out for reasons unknown.

Lara Raj, Megan and Yoonchae made a surprise appearance at the Daisy Chain Fields Festival 2026. pic.twitter.com/gr1WxzrNM4

— 21 (@21metgala) August 29, 2026

Many speculated that Daniela was the member who got injured, but due to PR reasons, their label put out a statement claiming it was Megan. Others were simply angered since they felt that KATSEYE were playing with the trust of their fans.

Canceling a day before and then showing up as ot3, with the said person who has a ankle sprain looking completely healthy … they think their fans are a joke

— . (@Guyia3) August 29, 2026

so they cancelled the show because of her ankle, but then she shows up… and daniela is not here atp yall playing in our face

— rj .ᐟ୨ৎ (@manonsfinsta) August 29, 2026

Streets saying Daniela was actually the one injured but cos of her dad they couldn’t say it so they threw Megan under the bus cos they know no one gaf about her. #Ibelieveit

— Deedee🤦🏽‍♀️ (@VibezNInshallah) August 29, 2026

so megan got an ankle sprain they released a whole statement saying they wouldn’t attend the event and then they attended anyway but daniela is one who is missing? pic.twitter.com/AD2dsVRAfH

— @peanutbutterlover02 (@almondlot) August 30, 2026

So Megan is actually not the one injured 😂…. I see……

— Lyn 💕 (@justBerV_) August 30, 2026

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