KATSEYE Denies Race as Factor in Manon's Hiatus

The group KATSEYE has addressed Manon's recent hiatus, explicitly denying that race played any role in her absence. They stated that such a reason would contradict their core values.

30 Jun, 16:01 — 30 Jun, 17:54

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Speculation arose among some K-pop fans that Manon, the only Black member of KATSEYE, faced mistreatment due to her race, leading to her hiatus. The group's explicit denial aims to quell these rumors and reaffirm their values.

Key entitiesKATSEYE Manon Manon Bannerman

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billboardMostly Factual56d ago

KATSEYE Says Reason for Manon’s Hiatus Wasn’t About Race: ‘That Goes Against Everything That We Stand For’

Some fans had speculated that Manon faced mistreatment with respect to her being the only Black member of the group.

By Hannah Dailey

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tmzMixed56d ago

KATSEYE Speaks Out On Manon's Hiatus, Denies Race Was a Factor

KATSEYE is setting the record straight on bandmate Manon Bannerman's hiatus ... shutting down speculation it had anything to do with the racial discrimination some K-pop fans believed she faced. In a new interview, Sophia Laforteza made it clear…

By TMZ Staff

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First report: tmz · 30 Jun, 16:01|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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KATSEYE Denies Race as Factor in Manon's Hiatus

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KATSEYE Says Reason for Manon’s Hiatus Wasn’t About Race: ‘That Goes Against Everything That We Stand For’

KATSEYE Speaks Out On Manon's Hiatus, Denies Race Was a Factor

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KATSEYE Speaks Out On Manon's Hiatus, Denies Race Was a Factor

KATSEYE Says Reason for Manon’s Hiatus Wasn’t About Race: ‘That Goes Against Everything That We Stand For’

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