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KATSEYE's Manon Takes Break for Health
21 Feb
Summary
- Manon Bannerman is temporarily leaving KATSEYE for health.
- Switzerland's culture allows sick days, unlike US hustle.
- Bannerman faced racial bias critiques on her work ethic.
Manon Bannerman, a member of the K-pop group KATSEYE, has announced a temporary hiatus from group activities. The decision, made after open conversations, is to allow Bannerman to focus on her health and wellbeing.
KATSEYE has publicly stated their full support for Bannerman's choice. The remaining members are committed to continuing with scheduled activities to honor their fans, known as Eyekons. The group emphasized their dedication to supporting each other through this period.
Bannerman has previously shared her struggles with health and perceptions of her work ethic. She has highlighted the stark difference between American work culture, which she describes as prioritizing "grind and hustle," and the approach in her home country, Switzerland, where taking a sick day is standard practice.
Furthermore, Bannerman discussed the racial undertones she experienced regarding critiques of her performance on the Netflix reality show "Pop Star Academy," which led to the formation of KATSEYE. She noted feeling pressured to constantly overwork to overcome unfair perceptions of laziness, particularly as a Black artist.
