Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella

Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella24 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteven McIntoshEntertainment reporterGetty ImagesGirl group Katseye have released their first music video without Manon, after she announced she was taking a break from the group.The group, who formed in 2023 on the reality competition series Dream Academy, uploaded the video for Pinky Up, which features only the five current members.The colourful music video for the techno-pop single comes as the group prepare to perform at the Coachella music festival in California this weekend.Manon Bannerman announced she would step back from the group in February, telling fans she was "healthy" and "taking care of myself"."Sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control, but I'm trusting the bigger picture," the 23-year-old Swiss-Ghanian singer said at the time. The group said the decision had been made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".Katseye confirmed they would continue scheduled performances during Bannerman's absence and "look forward to being together again when the time is right".However, no timeline was given for her return, and her absence from the latest music video suggests she will not join the group at Coachella. Record label HBYE confirmed to The Korea Herald earlier this week that Bannerman "remains on hiatus."⁠Writing on the WeVerse fandom page earlier this week, Bannerman said: "Thank you so much for all the love and support you've been sending my way."I'm really grateful for the patience and kindness everyone has shown during this time. [The record label] and I are having positive conversations and I feel supported. I'm happy and I'm healthy. I'll share more soon. Thank you for always being there for me."Getty ImagesManon (pictured last September) has removed references to Katseye from her Instagram pageBut...