Some feel that fans’ worst fears are coming true.
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HYBE girl group KATSEYE faces yet another roadblock, and many fans appear to be running out of patience.
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On August 28 (KST), the girl group’s official social media handles posted a notice informing fans that they were withdrawing from Olivia Rodrigo‘s Daisy Chain Fields festival at the last minute due to Megan‘s injury. She reportedly sprained her ankle during rehearsal and has been advised by a doctor to stay off it to let it heal properly.
[Notice] Update on KATSEYE’s Participation in Daisy Chain Fields Music Festivalhttps://t.co/X5I3BcDB7Y pic.twitter.com/XQ8QUCx34j
— KATSEYE (@katseyeworld) August 27, 2026
This announcement immediately brought on intense reactions from different groups of fans. Some took this opportunity to hit back at the malicious discourse surrounding Manon‘s hiatus.
Why tf are y’all cancelling it??
THE SHOW MUST GO ON ! With or without a member . KATSEYE IS BIGGER THAN ONE GIRL . https://t.co/BSvMNIWHgn
— tight up pAnt (@burningup4manon) August 27, 2026
comeback when you’re ready to work @megan, three is okay too! https://t.co/F7So1nVcPe
— ama 𝜗𝜚 (@pinkhashiras) August 27, 2026
While some argued that this was a clear sign of the members being overworked, they demanded that their upcoming tour be canceled.
give these girls a break OMFG https://t.co/D6PhNP1vuQ
— zae (@itszaeok) August 27, 2026
when will this company realise they’re overworking these girls. https://t.co/1uKRSuv0g9
— abs ۶ৎ (@sabscharm) August 27, 2026
Some also speculated that HYBE X Geffen canceled the appearance only because it was for charity, and others were baffled that the theories about KATSEYE slowly losing members one after another were coming true.
the funniest part is ik the only reason hxg isn’t making them go on as three is bc it’s non profit and they’re not getting paid 😭😭😭 https://t.co/M8A6RgBPUa pic.twitter.com/jjI1vmK32C
— Zee ꕤ♡🫧is a Social Media Gangster (@manzietay2) August 27, 2026
I just know that HxG’s ass was considering going ot3 for this performance but since it’s non-profitable they said nah nvm https://t.co/VFJfY6PEII
— 𝓡𝓸𝔂𝓬𝓮 | KATEEZ (@Only4Royce) August 27, 2026
i swear they down a member every two weeks https://t.co/mpJtDEgYLn
— greg heffley (@knjeIite) August 27, 2026
katseye members dropping one by one… i rlly do fear for the longevity of this group sometimes pic.twitter.com/yeGUtOHu1P
— natalie (DAISY CHAIN) 🌼 (@itsdelicateee13) August 27, 2026
Social media has also been flooded with posts asking for KATSEYE to be disbanded or speculating that they are well on their way to being disbanded.
Going from a 6 member group to 3 with 2 sick members and 1 member facing racist treatment from the agency… at this point just disband 😭 https://t.co/NjNwJAl5FO
— 𝒞ℳ (@Callmee___) August 27, 2026
katseye disband by the end of the year wdym they’re already down to two members 😭😭 https://t.co/kQUTdbIzD0
— maddie 🧁 | static lovers dread (@livbrinasHQ) August 27, 2026
KATSEYE PLS DISBAND https://t.co/XBZRGJobjN
— (((yuri scribe zion / noct))) 🍉 (@yurimaxed) August 27, 2026