KATSEYE's Manon seemingly denies agency's statement that her hiatus is due to 'health' reasons

Shortly after HYBE Labels and Geffen Records announced Manon's hiatus from KATSEYE activities, the singer herself clarified her position through a Weverse DM message. 

Although HYBE and Geffen cited "health and wellbeing" as the reasons for Manon's temporary hiatus, Manon seemingly felt differently, as she wrote on February 20 EST:

Meanwhile, HYBE Labels and Geffen Records will premiere its newest global girl group audition program, 'World Scout: The Final Piece', on February 24 at 8 PM JST via ABEMA TV in Japan. The program sets out on the search for the last member of HYBE x Geffen's new global girl group, which will be comprised of Emily, Lexie, and Samara from 'The Debut: Dream Academy' plus one final member chosen through 'World Scout'.