Some really feel that followers’ worst fears are coming true.
HYBE woman group KATSEYE faces yet one more roadblock, and plenty of followers seem like operating out of persistence.

On August 28 (KST), the woman group’s official social media handles posted a discover informing followers that they have been withdrawing from Olivia Rodrigo‘s Daisy Chain Fields pageant on the final minute on account of Megan‘s damage. She reportedly sprained her ankle throughout rehearsal and has been suggested by a physician to remain off it to let it heal correctly.
[Notice] Replace on KATSEYE’s Participation in Daisy Chain Fields Music Competitionhttps://t.co/X5I3BcDB7Y pic.twitter.com/XQ8QUCx34j
— KATSEYE (@katseyeworld) August 27, 2026
This announcement instantly introduced on intense reactions from totally different teams of followers. Some took this chance to hit again on the malicious discourse surrounding Manon‘s hiatus.
Why tf are y’all cancelling it??
THE SHOW MUST GO ON ! With or with no member . KATSEYE IS BIGGER THAN ONE GIRL . https://t.co/BSvMNIWHgn
— tight up pAnt (@burningup4manon) August 27, 2026
comeback if you’re able to work @megan, three is okay too! https://t.co/F7So1nVcPe
— ama 𝜗𝜚 (@pinkhashiras) August 27, 2026
Whereas some argued that this was a transparent signal of the members being overworked, they demanded that their upcoming tour be canceled.
give these ladies a break OMFG https://t.co/D6PhNP1vuQ
— zae (@itszaeok) August 27, 2026
when will this firm realise they’re overworking these ladies. https://t.co/1uKRSuv0g9
— abs ۶ৎ (@sabscharm) August 27, 2026
Some additionally speculated that HYBE X Geffen canceled the looks solely as a result of it was for charity, and others have been baffled that the theories about KATSEYE slowly shedding members one after one other have been coming true.
the funniest half is ik the one cause hxg isn’t making them go on as three is bc it’s non revenue and so they’re not getting paid 😭😭😭 https://t.co/M8A6RgBPUa pic.twitter.com/jjI1vmK32C
— Zee ꕤ♡🫧is a Social Media Gangster (@manzietay2) August 27, 2026
I simply know that HxG’s ass was contemplating going ot3 for this efficiency however because it’s non-profitable they stated nah nvm https://t.co/VFJfY6PEII
— 𝓡𝓸𝔂𝓬𝓮 | KATEEZ (@Only4Royce) August 27, 2026
i swear they down a member each two weeks https://t.co/mpJtDEgYLn
— greg heffley (@knjeIite) August 27, 2026
katseye members dropping one after the other… i rlly do concern for the longevity of this group generally pic.twitter.com/yeGUtOHu1P
— natalie (DAISY CHAIN) 🌼 (@itsdelicateee13) August 27, 2026
Social media has additionally been flooded with posts asking for KATSEYE to be disbanded or speculating that they’re nicely on their technique to being disbanded.
Going from a 6 member group to three with 2 sick members and 1 member dealing with racist therapy from the company… at this level simply disband 😭 https://t.co/NjNwJAl5FO
— 𝒞ℳ (@Callmee___) August 27, 2026
katseye disband by the top of the 12 months wdym they’re already down to 2 members 😭😭 https://t.co/kQUTdbIzD0
— maddie 🧁 | static lovers dread (@livbrinasHQ) August 27, 2026
KATSEYE PLS DISBAND https://t.co/XBZRGJobjN
— (((yuri scribe zion / noct))) 🍉 (@yurimaxed) August 27, 2026