The members are facing intense criticism.
Koreaboo
3 hours ago
As the controversy surrounding Manon’s hiatus continues to grow, the rest of KATSEYE are now facing extreme backlash from international netizens.
KATSEYE’s Recent Social Media Activity Amid Manon Hiatus Controversy Triggers Backlash
Daniela has been hit with criticism after her father publicly commented on Manon’s hiatus. Many questioned why he spoke out at all and directed their frustration at Daniela herself, demanding that she “control” the situation.
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Sophia has also been targeted. Some accused her of being quick to defend certain members while staying silent about Manon. As the group’s leader, netizens claim she should be speaking up more clearly during this controversy.
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Lara and Megan have not been spared either. Comments under their posts accuse them of failing to support their member publicly and causing massive disappointment.
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At the same time, many fans are pushing back. They argue that blaming the girls for the actions of a parent is unfair and rooted in misplaced anger. Others say the situation has shifted from concern about Manon’s wellbeing to outright hate toward the remaining members.
trying to figure out how this situation lead to hating on all of katseye pic.twitter.com/7W2elM9MwF
— ⋆˚࿔ Karss 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ (@karskatzzz) February 22, 2026
they’ll always find a way to blame a woman instead of a man. she doesn’t even follow him on insta either. this whole thing makes me mad
— lumin ♡ (@Y0UNGSICK) February 23, 2026
& none of these people are katseye fans, these are just like random people jumping on a bandwagon using manon’s difficult situation to direct hate towards young girls
— saint ✶ (@katseyefav) February 23, 2026
As tensions rise, what began as frustration over Manon’s hiatus is now turning into a visible division within the fandom.