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UPDATE: Oh that's not -

I think it's "we're giving her as much time as she possibly needs" and as of now September is the next check in date. The earliest I could see her make an appearance is end of September for the "Forgotten Island" premiere where she has her first movie soundtrack song — and then rejoin the girls for the US leg of the tour in mid October But it genuinely seems like she's burnt out with her ADHD reaching an unbearable, unmanageable level. And that was from a podcast recorded in May. So I'm glad she's finally taking her first break since moving from the Philippines to LA to join HYBE in 2021, and actually taking proper time to focus on her health - since it's spiralled this badly

I was talking about the hold up of announcing Manon's obvious departure with friends last night and one who's a lawyer asked if they had any active campaigns still going with the original lineup - and then I remembered this was posted 11 days ago And this was literally posted yesterday L'Oreal literally owns Matrix, I can imagine how ironclad this brand deal was between them and HYBE Geffen. They hired the 6 girls with the intention of each promoting different hair textures. The campaign launched literally the day before Manon was put on hiatus in February. Regardless of the endless drama, noise and think pieces, Manon technically, by all legal terms "is on hiatus for her health and well being" and is still a "member of KATSEYE" allowing L'Oreal/Matrix to continue posting and fulfilling the contract they hired HYBE / the girls for. My friend then said it was probably at least a year signing with L'Oreal - which mean it prevents HYBE from technically officially "removing her" without them having to pay a fine. Though you'd think at this point they would just take the penalty with how much of a PR nightmare this whole Manon situation become. But then he also brought up the point that HYBE wouldn't be sweating cause the bottom line has proven to be untouchable regardless. The album has a 1M presaves on Spotify, they just had their biggest opening week with "Animal" on Billboard, and of course the world tour is 100% sold out. He also said they need A LOT of time to iron out what's going to happen to Manon with her lawyers. Its clear HYBE Geffen set up/approved multiple brand deals for Manon in the meantime to keep her happy (Coach at Coachella, Tommy at F1, Jacquemus etc) Whether she stays with the company (which I don't see how she'd want to at this point) and what that severance package would be if she does part ways with HYBE Geffen - they''ve probably been sorting out all the details these last few months. I know its kind of wild to think that a hair campaign is what's keeping the obvious from finally being announced, but when I saw them still posting about it as of this week, it does make sense, which means they'll probably go on the world tour with her still on "hiatus" and the announcement probably will come in the new year... Or the deal isn't that long and it gets announced sooner. Then everyone can finally move on with their lives

Can't stop playing this

Will forever be proud of everything she accomplished during this career changing and defining era And she's just getting started

Zara Larsson scored the biggest American crowd of her career so far as she packed Grant Park in Chicago during her 6:20PM set at Lollapalooza today Her life changing year continues - scoring 2 Top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hits (Midnight Sun and Stateside), her first Grammy nomination, and is set to launch her first arena work tour next year with her next album in 2027

I think its because KATSEYE is undeniably the girl group of this generation. Bar none. All the pop girls deal with this level of vitriol for sure, but the fact that its multiple options in one group of women is what's flaring up the target on KATSEYE. I feel like the last time this happed in the west was with Fifth Harmony, and social media has only evolved (or devolved) into even more of a hell scape the last decade. The girls are legitimate hate farms for engagement on the worse sides of Twitter, TikTok, etc. Anytime they breathe - the level of insane reaction, takes and discourse has past the point of concern... Its just comical now The mob mentality doesn't seem to understand that the more they try to destroy and "end KATSEYE" - the even more relevant they continue to be. Or maybe they do know and just don't care cause it gets them fleeting attention and some sort of "community" they're desperate for... Sad sign of the times! I love that Sophia at one point in the interview was like it's really not that serious. "Were just girls who love performing. Singing, dancing. Releasing music. Touring the world."

Sophia's done with the endless bull*hit they constantly have to deal with online Finally swinging back - and we celebrate

Blue Moon as a final single for this career high album just in time for Autumn would be lovely Then new music with the new album Spring/Summer next year

I imagine if they can double Beautiful Chaos opening week (which was #4 with 44K) the girls, HYBE Geffen, and team will be happy I can see a 100K+ opening — which will be amazing for their 3rd EP in just 2 years Plus there's no other big releases set for Aug 14, so their first #1 debut is definitely on the table

Oh they're taking it Truly this generations defining girl group and they're just getting started