KATSEYE Sophia’s Remarks Spark Speculation On Manon’s Return

Recently, an interview with KATSEYE garnered much attention after the leader, Sophia, mentioned Manon, who is currently on hiatus.

Back in February, a notice was released, stating that Manon would take a temporary hiatus from the group to focus on he health and well-being.

KATSEYE’s Manon Goes On Hiatus, Puts Out Statement Contradicting Her Label

In the recent interview, Sophia shared how its been promoting without her.

KATSEYE’s Sophia on Manon’s hiatus in a new interview.

“We continue supporting her and ensuring that she keeps taking care of her well-being. It’s hard to keep going with something that was built with all 6 girls, we really went through a lot. I can confirm that she is still on… pic.twitter.com/oO78RMlnIX

— KATSEYE B✶SE (@KATSEYEBASE) June 12, 2026

We continue to support her and make sure that she continuing to work on her well-being. It is difficult to continue something that you’ve built with all six girls. We really have been through a lot.

— Sophia

She also responded to questions about Manon’s hiatus.

I can definitely say that she is still currently on that hiatus, and we want the fans to know that Manon does love you guys so much.

— Sophia

However, this garnered a divided response from fans.

Yea manon ain’t coming back

— von (@vonlikethis) June 12, 2026

Now I need Manon to confirm this. Love you Sophia but we can’t take Hybe’s words prima facie.

— ivan 8️⃣🍀 (@kimseungpuppym) June 12, 2026

In the music business no… In KPOP MUSIC business it happens all the time and people come back stronger than ever. If you don’t know kpop you don’t know what a hiatus is. Google it and you’ll see examples of people who have been gone for more than a year and still comeback

— Daveeeeeeed (@ju_daveeeeeeed) June 12, 2026

Some expressed frustration and wished the agency announced a clear statement regarding the matter.