On February 21, KST, HYBE X GEFFEN announced that KATSEYE member Manon would be going on a hiatus due to health-related reasons. However, the singer’s personal statement about the hiatus contradicted this announcement, sparking a huge storm of speculation on social media.
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The situation snowballed into multiple controversies, including talks about Manon not returning to the group and accusations against fellow members, especially Daniela, of mistreating her.
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Amid these raging controversies, Lara has also landed herself in hot water over her recent whereabouts.
KATSEYE’s Lara | @lararajj/Instagram
Recently, Lara was seen attending the birthday party of American pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Her photo from the event, featuring fellow Deram Academy contestant Adéla, has now become the topic of heated debate.
While some called out Lara for not speaking up for Manon publicly while still attending parties, others felt it was “weird” for her to be seen beside Adéla in the current scenario, given that she and Manon were not on the best of terms during Dream Academy.
Lara doing everything but speaking up for manon. Annoying clout chasing hag hanging out with her opps. Lara I got ur tea sis https://t.co/3HMnOEthep
— vamp (@vamptist) February 23, 2026
Lara i can’t save you baby boo https://t.co/zj0mcOqGk0 pic.twitter.com/jD6xBohAVy
— cam⁷ (@meinokies) February 23, 2026
I’m sorry like idgaf abt adela being talented her music is basic white girl “dark” pop and she’s chopped as FUCKKKK labubu looking ass loser. For lara & others to align themselves w her since day 1 & not their own group member Manon is always gonna be weird https://t.co/7EQc6uz4IF
— انقلاب🫀 (@mistytangerines) February 23, 2026
Lara so fucking weird https://t.co/Z3ggFQfygF
— ᴊᴇʀꜱ ☁️ (@1mbackhereagain) February 22, 2026
However, many fans defended Lara, pointing out that Olivia Rodrigo’s birthday was two days ago, before Manon’s hiatus was announced, and criticizing her for attending a party before any of the controversies even sprouted was absurd.
jumping lara for being at olivias birthday party as if olivias party wasn’t before the hiatus announcement and the world going to shit how did we get here how does any of this benefit manons situation. https://t.co/D33hHn4acU pic.twitter.com/0SqhsCJxrz
— 🤓 (@minsuifan) February 23, 2026
let it be known olivias birthday was 2 days ago before they even announced the hiatus 😭 leave her out of this https://t.co/jRsZG9zhgm
— 😝 (@flcwerfields) February 22, 2026