Girl group KATSEYE said they will not rush member Manon's return following her four-month [1] health-related hiatus.
The update comes as fans speculate about the group's future lineup and the timing of Manon's recovery. Prioritizing member well-being over a strict schedule is a significant move for a high-profile ensemble in a competitive industry.
Sophia Laforteza, the group's spokesperson, addressed the situation in an interview with Allure published June 25. Laforteza said the group intends to provide Manon with the necessary environment to recover without external pressure.
"Because we did announce that it is about her well‑being, it's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her," Laforteza said.
Manon began her temporary leave to focus on her health [1, 2]. The group has avoided setting a concrete date for her return to prevent further speculation, and to ensure she has adequate support.
Laforteza said the group wants to give her all the time and space she needs, and said they do not want to make any assumptions or set anything in stone.
This approach follows a period of transition for the group. In a separate June 2025 interview with Variety, Laforteza said the group's current era is "Beautiful Chaos," and noted that the experience is reflective of the members' collective journey.
The group continues to operate while Manon remains on her hiatus. The members have emphasized that the priority remains the health of the individual over the immediate needs of the group's promotional cycle [1, 3].
“"It's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her."”
The decision to maintain an open-ended hiatus for Manon suggests that KATSEYE and its management are prioritizing long-term health over short-term commercial momentum. By refusing to set a return date, the group is attempting to mitigate the pressure and public scrutiny that often accompany health-related absences in the global music industry.
