The social media interaction struck many as odd.
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KATEYE member Manon recently received weighted criticism for her apparent “bitter” behavior toward groupmate Lara’s family member.
Manon | @meretmanon/Instagram
The controversy in question stemmed from Manon’s birthday post on Instagram, which itself had become a hot topic for supposed jabs at KATSEYE and her ongoing hiatus from the group.
Fans were quick to notice that, though none of the members had interacted with Manon’s post, Lara’s sister and singer Rhea Raj had left a comment under it, wishing Manon a happy birthday. Initially, many praised Rhea for the gesture, but the conversation moved toward a controversy when fans noted that Manon had liked all the comments left by other celebrities under her post except Rhea’s.
her liking everyone comment except lara sister 😭 so bitter pic.twitter.com/BWU2F8vCaK
— boom 🎈 (@boomrants) July 1, 2026
This move immediately sparked heavily divided reactions from fans, with some defending Manon’s position, arguing that she had every right to cut ties.
if your bandmate denied your racial mistreatment from your employer and played a part in kicking you out of your group would you like her sister’s comment? oh alright😭 https://t.co/VA6ONAkfu4
— big ceo (@korysverse) July 1, 2026
She’s so real for that https://t.co/WMUT5RJCaA
— Honest sophia stan ꕤ ｡° (@pinkmanzie) July 1, 2026
MANON DOESN’T OWE YALL ANYTHING OMG https://t.co/rcRemdKkQP pic.twitter.com/nCNea267ci
— 💓 || MANON ERA (@f4talitied) July 1, 2026
However, Manon also received heavy criticism for this behavior, with many calling her the “problem” in the current situation.
let’s be real, manon is the problem here. https://t.co/jM3XVWpe0A
— ִֶָ (@anittaandcharts) July 1, 2026
Don’t usually care about all this ‘social media hidden message’ nonsense— who unfollowed who or who liked what— but this is just embarrassing
Middle school behavior from who’s supposed to be the oldest and most mature in H×G https://t.co/H0hoEbNxIS
— UHGSR Commissar (@UHGSRCommissar) July 1, 2026
Oh i hate this bitch 😭 she is soooo fuckin weird, bitter and a sore loser https://t.co/JRI5B2Mvjn
— . (@anirebrand) July 1, 2026
she is literally the problem. oh manon, you cannot make me like you, you’re fake as fuck https://t.co/xhR8W3aLGI
— anne 💋 (@FLafhorteza) July 1, 2026
However, Manon’s fans posted an update while defending the idol, showing that she had belatedly liked the comment from Rhea as well.
Wait why do eyekons lie? https://t.co/zHqs0bg7lH pic.twitter.com/E5ZV97l6WA
— Bella|| ⍺ℊ8 ⅈ↯ ℃ℴ⚗ⅈℼℊ (@Btsogtruther) July 1, 2026
Despite the source of the controversy disappearing, the heated discourse remains, with both sides arguing that they were taking things too far regarding the supposed conflict between Manon and the rest of the KATSEYE members.