Fans of KATSEYE are voicing concern after an official fan quiz placed Manon under scrutiny. The latest flashpoint centers on an official fan quiz released by HYBE in collaboration with Geffen Records. Fan-circulated images show the 23-year-old’s quiz sheet asking what she considers her strongest trait, with answer options that included “selfishness” and “laziness.”
Fans quickly flagged the language as “racist.” Attempts to frame the quiz as playful were largely dismissed as well. Many fans argued the terms crossed a line, pointing out that Manon has openly expressed discomfort with being described that way.
“This is straight up racism, and I hate when some stupid people would come here to try and convince us otherwise wtfffff,” an X user commented.
Many are criticizing HYBE x Geffen for alleged “racism” toward its own artist.
The comparison only fueled anger, especially after noticing that no other group member received descriptors similarly on their quiz pages.
Questions about Manon’s visibility in KATSEYE had also emerged before
Fans kept increasingly questioning how KATSEYE is managing visibility around Manon. The group, backed by HYBE and Geffen Records, came into focus after a viral post highlighted Manon’s repeated absence from promotions. Fans began tracking moments where she was either missing or barely featured.
One widely discussed example involves the group’s billboard appearance celebrating its partnership with Glossier, where Manon was not present during photos, and her image on the display appeared partially blocked. Supporters argue the repetition makes the situation hard to dismiss.
Attention also turned to the Gabriela performance video, which Manon did not film due to an ankle injury. The team later clarified on Weverse that it was a sprain and not a fracture, yet fans say alternatives could have been explored to keep her involved. The discussion has also revived scenes from Popstar Academy, which documents the group’s formation.
As episodes continued, further issues were shown. The Swiss artist was repeatedly late to classes and missed curfews. That eventually led to her leaving the dorms and moving in with her aunt. In episode five, program manager Missy openly said she would not place Manon in the final group due to concerns about her attitude.
Fans now connect those scenes to current promotions. They also highlight her absence from Hypebae posts and the lack of a solo promotional image. From their perspective, the pattern feels deliberate rather than accidental.
In other news, KATSEYE has been named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year as part of the platform’s annual Year in Music recap.
Edited by Shreya Jha
