, external<\/span><\/a> leading some to speculate that she might have left the group permanently.<\/p>\nSome Katseye fans, known as Eyekons, have complained on YouTube and social media about her absence from the latest music video, with some commenting: “We want Manon.” <\/p>\n
Others said that they had not expected her hiatus to lead to her not being present for the group’s new music and videos, and also criticised the lack of explanation or acknowledgement for her absence in the latest video.<\/p>\n
The colourful music video for the high-energy Pinky Up, racked up more than six million views on YouTube less than 24 hours after being posted.<\/p>\n
Katseye – which also includes Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung – launched their career in summer 2024 with the release of their single Debut, followed by their breakthrough hit Touch.<\/p>\n
Since then, they have scored further chart hits such as Gabriela, Internet Girl and Gnarly, and released two EPs. <\/p>\n
In a recent interview with Zane Lowe, the remaining members said: “Manon has been on hiatus, and we love her so much!<\/p>\n
“We know she’s doing well, and she got to talk to the fans about it. We’re just really excited and rooting for all of us and each other.<\/p>\n
“We’ve gotten through so much together… we all just want each other to win, be OK, and feel good. She’s our sister forever, and we love her so much. We built this together, so we want to give her all the space, whatever she needs.”<\/p>\n
BBC News has asked representatives for Katseye, Bannerman and the Coachella music festival for further comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n