KATSEYE Manon’s Worrying Appearance In Recent Update Sparks Heated Debate Amid Hiatus Controversy
KATSEYE Manon‘s appearance in the latest update amid her hiatus has sparked a heated debate

Amid everything going on with her hiatus and the narrative surrounding it, Manon shared an update on Instagram.

Amid the post, one tweet has gone viral.
oh god my shayla pic.twitter.com/KaoD36u2nW
— niaโ ๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐ซโ (@capyonlyjenlisa) February 26, 2026
When the photos were posted, the OP didn’t realize they quickly went viral because of the difference in Manon’s hair. In the comments, netizens worried that the stress and everything going on amid her hiatus caused a change in appearance, as hair loss is one of the common symptoms of stress.
Her hair has gotten so thin because they abuse and stress her. The rest of the girls as well
โ ~โ ๏ฝก*โ .โ โง cherrytyunโ ๐๐ฟ๏ธโ *โ .โ โง ~ (@GyuOutdid) February 26, 2026
THEYโRE DRAINING HER YOUR HONOR https://t.co/x29TYRsUQy
โ bunnyboo ๐ (@redcosmiic) February 26, 2026
theyโre are draining the life from her my god ๐ค https://t.co/Z0KzcwfJPL
โ liyah โก is waiting for manon (@lucky4life_) February 26, 2026
Iโm not even being funny, but this is literally what stress and constant microagressions does to you. We need to send her so much overwhelming love. https://t.co/AK9MVaX3Af
โ sheeda (she/her) (@sheedabp) February 26, 2026
oh they worn my girl out fck hxg https://t.co/JIGAoKTEht
โ maiโท is seeing bts ๐ (@mainpopvirgo) February 26, 2026
Yet, many hit back at the doom-posting, explaining that being an idol and using excessive products for performances will impact someone’s hair, and not everything is evidence of mistreatment or Manon’s experiences, with some even saying it’s been like this in the past.
manons natural hair just looks like that. these r predebut. get jobs and stop trying to start balding rumors https://t.co/J13rnboJnm pic.twitter.com/R2Sgo9hC6F
โ a โ loves manon๐ค (@meretsmilkshake) February 26, 2026
manon seeing yโall compare her hair in the 2 pics making it seem like itโs all chopped now https://t.co/YkRZm5KgCh pic.twitter.com/nfAoOoBJzW
โ amsโท (@danonsjimin) February 26, 2026
seriously people are crazy, one day you have a different haircut or a little less hair and they think you re dying๐ https://t.co/vDDhUe3TYP
โ niaโ ๐๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐ซโ (@capyonlyjenlisa) February 26, 2026
Yโall been hypocrite here lmao because yโall were praising her hair all along but bitch
Really tight braids on ponytails during performances + curly extension are causing A LOT of hair damage guys https://t.co/u0pHNQAeOzโ oui-oui (@wiwifactv3) February 26, 2026
The whole situation with Manon has become a hot topic globally.