KATSEYE has urged fans to continue showing patience and support for sixth member Manon Bannerman, with the global girl group making it clear that there is still no confirmed timeline for her return from hiatus.
The update comes four months after Manon stepped away from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. Since then, fans have continued to speculate about her future with the group and whether KATSEYE will once again be a six-member act.
Addressing the uncertainty, leader Sophia Laforteza stressed that any decision regarding Manon's return must remain centred on her recovery rather than public expectation.
Speaking about her bandmate's absence in an interview withAllure, Sophia stressed that neither the group nor its fans should pressureManonto return before she is ready.
'Because we did announce that it is about her wellbeing, it's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her,' Sophia said.
'We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don't want to make any assumptions, set anything in stone. She really deserves that.'
She added that 'the door is always open,' reaffirming that Manon's place inKATSEYEremains secure despite her continued hiatus. 'We love her and the fans love her. The people love her. They love KATSEYE.'
Sophia also urged their fans, the EYEKONS, to continue showing patience and support as Manon focuses on her recovery.
'We wish that you could just keep extending love and support and patience,' she said, noting that everyone deserves it while navigating personal circumstances.
She also added that they do understand why fans are eager for updates. 'If I was in their place, I would be asking too.'
Source: International Business Times UK
