Inside Megan from KATSEYE’s Hiatus and Injury: When She Returns & Why She Left

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We’re not the only ones missing KATSEYE‘s Megan. Her global girl group has consistently shouted out the singer since her hiatus was announced in late September 2024. So, when will she return?

Keep reading for details on Megan’s hiatus:

When Did KATSEYE’s Megan Hiatus

On Sept. 21, 2024, KATSEYE officially announced that Megan would be taking a hiatus from their upcoming activities due to a severe back injury.

“We regret to inform you that Megan’s ongoing back injury is continuing to limit Megan’s activities involving heavy performance,” HYBE stated. “After consulting with medical professionals, she will step back from performances for the remainder of the Asia promotional tour.”

The statement continued, “Megan will focus on her recovery during this time, with the goal of returning stronger for future stages. We understand this may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding and continued support for Megan and KATSEYE.”

When Does Megan Come Back From Hiatus?

It’s unclear when Megan will be returning to KATSEYE’s regular activities, so fingers crossed she gets all the rest she needs for a speedy recovery.

ICYMI, KATSEYE was formed through the 2023 survival show called The Debut: Dream Academy, and is a global girl group which was formed through the K-pop trainee system. The entire process was filmed for a Netflix documentary, which premiered in August 2024.

The group is a melting pot of international talent including Megan (who hails from the US), fellow American stars Daniela Avanzini and Lara Rajagopalan, Switzerland’s Manon Bannerman, South Korea’s Yoonchae Jeong and from the Philippines, Sophia Laforteza.

“The journey so far has just been amazing,” Megan said of KATSEYE during an interview with HypeBae from September 2024. “This journey has taught us so much about each other and just like, about ourselves, and it pushed us to grow in a way that we’ve never grown before. Obviously, it’s sad and can be hard when you train for a while and then you lose some of your best friends on the way. We all go through our personal challenges, but with the challenges come victories, like personal growth and finding confidence and learning new skills. This journey so far has been a roller coaster but it’s just been such an amazing experience, and I couldn’t ask for anything different.”

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