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A KATSEYE member's hiatus sparked controversy after her teammate's father made racially charged online remarks, igniting debate over race, privacy, and family influence in K-pop.
KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman’s temporary hiatus has triggered controversy after screenshots attributed to Daniela Avanzini’s father, Rafael Avanzini, surfaced online.
The posts, which included comments suggesting the group was “bigger than one girl” and racially charged comparisons of Daniela to BLACKPINK’s Lisa, drew widespread backlash for being insensitive and divisive.
Fans questioned the role of family members in idol group dynamics, especially amid speculation that Manon’s departure may not have been solely health-related.
While HYBE and Geffen Records issued a joint statement supporting Manon, the incident has intensified debates over race, representation, and privacy in the K-pop industry.
La pausa de una miembro de KATSEYE provocó controversia después de que el padre de su compañera de equipo hiciera comentarios racistas en línea, encendiendo el debate sobre la raza, la privacidad y la influencia familiar en el K-pop.