The internet is once again rallying behind KATSEYE’s Manon, and this time the controversy is not coming from a label announcement but from a jewelry campaign. Fans recently noticed that a Pinterest advertisement promoting the Pandora x KATSEYE collaboration appeared to exclude Manon entirely, igniting fresh accusations of what many online are calling “Manon erasure.”
The timing made the situation explode instantly. Manon is currently on a temporary hiatus from group activities after HYBE and Geffen confirmed she stepped back to focus on her health and wellbeing.
Because the group continues promotions without her during this period, fans have been watching closely for any signs that brands or management might be quietly shifting focus away from her.
That is why the Pinterest ad hit differently.
Screenshots circulating across Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Reddit showed promotional visuals for the Pandora collaboration featuring other KATSEYE members while Manon appeared absent. The reaction was immediate. Fans argued that even if she is on hiatus, removing her from campaign imagery feels symbolic, especially considering she remains officially part of the six member group.
Online communities quickly framed the situation as part of a larger pattern. Since her hiatus announcement, supporters have already been sensitive to how Manon is represented publicly. Discussions around her treatment intensified after fans linked her break to broader industry pressures and conversations about how Black women are perceived within global girl groups.
Adding fuel to the fire, the Pandora collaboration itself was originally structured around individual member identity. Each KATSEYE member selected charms representing their personal motifs when the partnership launched, meaning fans expected all six members to remain visible within brand promotions.
However, the situation is not entirely clear cut. Some users claim the Pinterest placement may reflect updated marketing assets released during her hiatus rather than a deliberate removal. Others report seeing alternate sponsored versions of the ad where Manon still appears, suggesting regional ad variations or algorithm based campaign testing rather than intentional exclusion.
Still, perception matters more than intent online. For many fans, the optics feel uncomfortable. When an artist steps away for wellbeing reasons, audiences increasingly expect brands to reinforce inclusion rather than quietly edit them out of visibility.
The reaction highlights how modern fandom operates. Promotion is no longer just advertising. It is representation. Every poster, campaign image, and sponsored pin becomes evidence of how an artist is valued during vulnerable moments in their career.
Whether the Pinterest ad was a marketing decision, an algorithmic rotation, or simply a misunderstanding, one thing is undeniable. Fans are watching closely, and right now the message across social media is loud.
Manon may be on hiatus, but to her supporters, she is still KATSEYE.