Manon Bannerman

born June 26, 2002), known professionally as Manon, is a Swiss singer and model. She is best known as a member of the global girl group KATSEYE, which was formed through the reality competition series The Debut: Dream Academy. Wikipedia Wikipedia +1 Early Life and Background Heritage: She is of biracial descent, with a Ghanaian father and a Swiss-Italian mother. Upbringing: Born in Lucerne and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, she grew up in a multilingual household and speaks Swiss German (first language), German, and English. Education: She attended Atelierschule in Zurich, focusing on creative arts. Early Career: Before her music debut, she was a fashion and lifestyle influencer on TikTok and Instagram, modeling for brands like Hugo Boss, Gymshark, and Dermalogica. Wikipedia Wikipedia +4 Musical Career KATSEYE Formation: Manon was scouted on social media and joined The Debut: Dream Academy in 2023. She finished in 6th place, securing her spot in the final six-member lineup of KATSEYE under HYBE x Geffen Records. Milestones: She is the first musical artist of Black descent to be signed to a HYBE label. With KATSEYE, she won the "Push Performance of the Year" at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first Swiss woman to win a VMA. Hiatus (Current Status): On February 20, 2026, it was announced that Manon would be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. She addressed fans on Weverse, stating, "I'm healthy, I'm okay, and I'm taking care of myself," but noted that "sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control". Her absence has sparked significant fan discourse regarding her treatment within the group and management. Wikipedia Wikipedia +6 Personal Profile Attribute Detail Full Name Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman Birth Date June 26, 2002 Height 166 cm (5'5") MBTI ENFJ-T Representative Color YellowMeret Manon Sarpong Bannerman, known professionally as Manon, is a Swiss-born singer and model. She's a memb