Okay, things have really gotten out of hand. LEMME FILL IN... In Feburary 2026, KATSEYE member Manon went on a 'temporary' hiatus to focus on her mental health and wellbeing. Back then, it seemed likely it'd be a short hiatus and she'd come back soon! WRONG. July 2026. KATSEYE had released THREE (yes, three) new songs without her and was completely ignoring Manon. In ILLIT, Moka's hiatus was treated differently. She posted videos on the ILLIT channel, came to ILLIT performances to cheer them on, and was very clear she'd return in the future. So, KATSEYE would have treated Manon this way too, right? WRONG. Manon had REMOVED KATSEYE from her Instagram bio, and KATSEYE didn't even MENTION her 24th birthday. When asked if she'd be returning, they said 'It's really not our place to decide, the door is always open for her and we just want to give her as much space as she needs.' This led many fans to speculate that Manon didn't WANT to be in KATSEYE or wanted to go solo. But... this is the lowest it can possibly get, right? WRONG. August 8th, 2026. KATSEYE member Sophia is on a hiatus. What if she doesn't come back either... Let me say something. I am not angry at the members for having their hiatuses. I support them, even if they don't stay in the group. But HxG... at least they're being NICE to them. WRONG. The actual situation behind the scenes points directly to the intense pressure and overworking of the members. While Hybe and Geffen are giving Sophia a standard medical break with her vocals safely intact on the album, fans are rightfully pointing out how the grueling idol schedule is pushing the girls to their limits. Between Sophia's sudden health hiatus and the ongoing mystery of Manon's complete absence from this era, it is clear that the exhausting workload and constant promotions are taking a massive toll on the entire group. Manon should take her time though, It's possible she will leave but hopefully she's ok OT6 forever ~bbluriique
