manon being one of the most overhated members of katseye and literally for what… - ac: @jadenlol border: @jeremy (tysm for ur help ily) everything else: me (new cc!) sdt: @hugo @𝐶 🂡 @aimlessnate ™️ dts: @devyn @𝔴𝔲𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔢𝔭 @mel @𝖘𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖆𝖝𝖎𝖒𝖔𝖋𝖋! @cobie ✰ @︎ @ᴅɪᴏɴ @“geoski” @z2ia @n1ghtw1ngx tags (ignore): #manon #manonedit #katseyeedit #katseye #trending - Manon Bannerman Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman (born June 26, 2002), known professionally as Manon, is a Swiss singer, model, and pop performer. She first gained attention on Instagram and TikTok before debuting in the global girl group KATSEYE, formed by HYBE and Geffen Records. She’s become a viral name online for her music, eyebrow trend, and lately a controversial hiatus that’s blowing up on TikTok and fandom circles. ⸻ Early Life • Birth: June 26, 2002 in Lucerne, Switzerland • Background: Daughter of a Swiss-Italian mother and a Ghanaian father; grew up in Zurich. • Interests: Started writing songs as a teen, learned piano and ukulele, dreamed of performing. • Early internet fame: Began posting on TikTok and Instagram around 2020, worked with brands and appeared in music videos before being scouted. ⸻ Career 2020 – 2022: Social Media & Modeling • Built a following on TikTok and Instagram with lifestyle and lip-sync content. • Appeared in music videos for artists like Benjamin Amaru and Badchieff. • Worked with several fashion and beauty brands. ⸻ 2023 – 2024: Dream Academy & KATSEYE In 2022, she was scouted through social media by HYBE casting managers and invited to audition for a global girl group project. She joined the reality competition Dream Academy in 2023 and finished in the final lineup, earning her spot in KATSEYE with five other members. • Debut: KATSEYE’s first song (often referred to as “Debut”) released in June 2024. • Early success: The group’s EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) and multiple catchy songs hit international charts, and they quickly built a huge fanbase known as EYEKONS. • Manon has been noted as one of the first Black artists signed under HYBE/Geffen and became especially recognizable for her looks and stage presence. ⸻ TikTok & Viral Moments • In 2025, a beauty trend inspired by Manon’s eyebrow style went viral, prompting tons of TikTok recreations and tutorial videos. • Fans often use keywords like “Manon brows,” “Manon KATSEYE vibe,” and “EYEKON trend” on TikTok. ⸻ Awards & Public Recognition • In late 2025, KATSEYE won Push Performance of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards, boosting Manon and the group’s global profile. ⸻ 2026 Hiatus & Trend Drama In February 2026, Manon announced she would be taking a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE to focus on her health and wellbeing. HYBE and Geffen released a joint statement saying they fully support her decision. But on social media and TikTok, fans have turned this into one of the biggest controversies trending right now: • Some talk about whether it’s truly her choice or if the company is phasing her out. • Others are connecting her hiatus to issues of tokenism and racism, since Manon was the only Black member of the group — debates about representation keep popping up everywhere. • Her own posts like “sometimes things unfold in ways we don’t fully control” have become viral captions used in hundreds of TikToks and memes. • Many fans are speculating she might never return, and “” is trending alongside it. ⸻ Personal Life • Manon tends to share candid moments on Weverse and Instagram about fame, stress, and creative freedom. • She’s spoken about cultural differences between Europe and America, especially around work culture and health. ⸻ Legacy (So Far) Even without performing right now, Manon remains a major trending topic on TikTok, especially among K-pop fans, Black pop fans, and beauty trend communities. Her hiatus has sparked big conversations that go beyond just music — and that’s exactly why her name keeps popping up in TikTok clips and Twitter/TikTok debates. - HAPPY (LATE) BHM!! - @sarussy_