KATSEYE Addresses Manon Return Rumors in New Interview
KATSEYE member Lara Raj has directly responded to online rumors surrounding Manon Bannerman and her future with the group. During an interview with Swedish program Lilla Aktuellt, Lara rejected the rumors circulating about Manon and Sophia. However, she also made clear that it is not the members’ place to discuss their return. HYBE x Geffen has still not announced a specific date for Manon’s return.
Official Announcement
The latest update came during KATSEYE’s European tour, when Lara, Daniela, Megan and Yoonchae spoke with Swedish youth news program Lilla Aktuellt. The interview was recorded during KATSEYE’s concert stop in Copenhagen, according to SVT, which published the interview segment on September 19.
The interviewer asked the members about online rumors involving Manon and Sophia, including speculation over whether they would return to KATSEYE.
Lara addressed the rumors directly, saying, “none of those rumors are true for sure.” She also explained that she believes some online discussions have created a negative story around the members’ relationships.
However, the response did not amount to a formal announcement confirming the KATSEYE Manon return. Lara added that it is not the members’ place to speak about their return, while emphasizing that the members continue to care about Manon and Sophia.
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Full Details
Manon has been on a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE since February 2026. HYBE x Geffen announced on February 20 that she would step away from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. The companies said they supported her decision and that KATSEYE would continue its scheduled activities while looking forward to being together again when the time was right.
That announcement did not provide a specific return date.
The situation later generated additional online speculation about whether Manon would permanently leave the group. In April, Manon herself addressed fans through Weverse and said that she was having positive conversations with HYBE x Geffen and felt supported. She also said that she was happy and healthy and would share more information later.
The latest interview therefore adds an important piece of context to the continuing discussion about the KATSEYE Manon return. Lara’s comments directly reject the rumors discussed in the interview, but they do not establish a date for Manon’s comeback or confirm when she will resume group activities.
What Lara Actually Confirmed
- Lara denied the rumors discussed by Lilla Aktuellt.
- She said the members do not want to feed into negative narratives about their relationships.
- She said it is not the members’ place to discuss Manon and Sophia’s return.
- She expressed continued affection for both members.
- No specific Manon return date was announced during the interview.
Why It Matters
The KATSEYE Manon return has remained an important question for fans since her February hiatus. Because the original HYBE x Geffen announcement described the break as temporary but did not give a schedule, fans have had limited official information about when she might perform with the group again.
The new interview is useful because it comes directly from a KATSEYE member rather than from an anonymous social-media claim. Lara’s comments give fans a clear response to the specific rumors raised by the interviewer.
At the same time, it is important not to read more into the statement than was actually said. Lara did not announce that Manon would return on a particular date, and HYBE x Geffen has not issued a new official announcement confirming the timing of her return.
What’s Next?
For now, the status of the KATSEYE Manon return remains without a publicly announced date. The official position from February continues to be that Manon is on a temporary hiatus for her health and wellbeing.
The most significant future update would therefore need to come from HYBE x Geffen, KATSEYE, or Manon herself. Until such an announcement is made, claims about a permanent departure or a confirmed comeback date should be treated as unverified.
Recent KATSEYE Timeline
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | HYBE x Geffen announced Manon’s temporary hiatus. |
| April 3, 2026 | Manon told fans she was having positive conversations with HYBE x Geffen. |
| August 7, 2026 | HYBE x Geffen announced Sophia would temporarily step back from promotional activities. |
| September 19, 2026 | Lara addressed rumors involving Manon and Sophia during KATSEYE’s Lilla Aktuellt interview. |
FAQ
Is Manon returning to KATSEYE?
A specific return date has not been officially announced. Lara denied the rumors discussed during the Lilla Aktuellt interview but said that discussing Manon’s return was not the members’ place.
Why is Manon on hiatus from KATSEYE?
HYBE x Geffen announced in February 2026 that Manon was taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.
Did Lara confirm that Manon has left KATSEYE?
No. Lara denied the rumors raised during the interview, but she did not announce that Manon had officially returned or permanently left the group.
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