Manon, a member of the KATSEYE girl group, has recently been at the center of attention due to alleged mistreatment by HYBE America and Geffen Records. The controversy arose after the group dropped a collaboration video with Monster High on Instagram on July 19, 2025. In the video, all members reacted to dolls designed to resemble them, except for Manon, who did not react to her own doll despite expressing her love for it in an interview with Hypebae.
This incident sparked fan outrage, with many accusing HYBE America and Geffen Records of intentionally excluding Manon from group content. Some fans drew parallels between Manon’s treatment and V from BTS, alleging that both artists have faced instances of being ignored or excluded from group activities by their respective companies.
Fans have gone as far as to suggest that Manon’s exclusion may be racially motivated, pointing out instances where she was absent from group activities such as Gabriela’s performance video and Glossier Billboard promotion photos. Despite HYBE America’s explanation that Manon couldn’t participate in the Gabriela video due to an injury, fans believe that the shoot could have been rescheduled.
Moreover, fans have highlighted past incidents where Manon was allegedly mistreated by HYBE America, such as not being included in recent TikTok videos and being left out of solo photos shared by Hypebae. Despite these controversies, Manon actively participated in the creation of KATSEYE’s latest album, “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,” released on June 27, 2025.
The backlash against HYBE America continues to grow as fans express their disappointment and concern over the treatment of Manon. The controversy has shed light on issues of representation and fair treatment within the music industry, prompting discussions about diversity and inclusivity. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how HYBE America and Geffen Records will address the allegations of mistreatment towards Manon.
