KATSEYE member Manon drew sharp online criticism after an old interview clip resurfaced in which she said she never envisioned herself in a traditional job. Fans on X accused her of laziness and linked the remarks to past schedule absences. Defenders argued the comments were taken out of context.
In the clip Manon described her Swiss upbringing and early passion for creativity. “I always knew from a very young age I wanted to be a creative. I never saw myself doing a 9 to 5,” she said, noting that songwriting and playing instruments were personal outlets rather than a planned career path.
The resurfaced remarks triggered immediate backlash on X. Users posted comments such as “oh we know you’re lazy it’s ok” and accused her of skipping KATSEYE’s lengthy rehearsals, with one post claiming she was “hell-bent on skipping” nine-to-twelve-hour sessions.
Other fans rushed to her defense, insisting the original context showed gratitude for an unexpected music career rather than disdain for hard work. The debate continued into June 17 with no official statement from the group or its agency.
