In their interview with Vanity Fair, KATSEYE denied rumors of any misunderstanding with Manon and rejected claims that her hiatus was related to race.
Lara Raj emphasized that “the safest space that they had was within the six of them” and that there is “nothing but love between the group.”
The group also shared that they still keep in touch with Manon “every now and then,” while confirming she is not participating in the upcoming EP and has yet to confirm her involvement in the world tour.
Vanity Fair‘s Daniela Tijerina wrote that she was left with the impression that even the remaining members may not know the full story behind Manon’s hiatus or, if they do, she believe it is not their story to tell.