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Katseye's Manon Bannerman Steps Back for Health, Faces Hate

2/26/2026

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Manon Bannerman, a member of the K-Pop group Katseye, announced a temporary departure to focus on her health.
She has faced hate and death threats since debut and feels isolated as the group’s only Black member.
Bannerman cites systemic issues that require Black women to work harder to be recognized and notes Katseye is marketed heavily.
Normani and Melody Thornton have voiced support for solidarity among women in music.

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Story summary

Manon Bannerman, a member of the K-Pop group Katseye, announced a temporary departure to focus on her health.
She has faced hate and death threats since debut and feels isolated as the group’s only Black member.
Bannerman cites systemic issues that require Black women to work harder to be recognized and notes Katseye is marketed heavily.
Normani and Melody Thornton have voiced support for solidarity among women in music.