KATSEYE’s Manon has found herself at the centre of an online controversy after screenshots allegedly showing her reaction to a post mocking Lisa’s latest single, ‘Tarantino’, surfaced on October 25. The track was released on October 23 as part of Lisa’s EP Press Play. The alleged interaction has sparked debate among fans, with some interpreting it as a dig at the Blackpink star, while others believe the situation may have been misunderstood. The controversy has also brought renewed attention to Manon’s reported past tensions with Adéla, her fellow contestant on Netflix’s Dream Academy. However, the claims remain unverified.
Why Manon Is Facing Backlash?
KATSEYE’s Manon has sparked discussion across social media after screenshots allegedly showing her reaction to a post mocking Lisa’s latest single, Tarantino, began circulating online on October 25. The post reportedly made comparisons between Lisa’s style and that of Adéla, with the language used fuelling further debate among fans.
The post mentions “Lisa reheating #Adéla’s nachos” and shared a tweet claiming Lisa desperately wanted her Nicole Kidman moment, to which Manon can be seen replying “@mr v.”
While some users interpreted the alleged interaction as a subtle dig at Lisa, others questioned whether the screenshots provided enough context to draw such conclusions. The controversy has since divided fans, with differing opinions emerging over Manon’s alleged involvement and the intent behind the interaction.
The alleged interaction has sparked mixed reactions on X, with fans debating whether KATSEYE’s Manon intended to shade Blackpink’s or whether the situation has been blown out of proportion. One user wrote, “Manon shading blackpink’s Lisa on TikTok and it’s from her own account too blinks are token stanning her to hate katseye I’m laughing.”
Another user, @akgaeop, offered a different interpretation of the situation, suggesting that the interaction might not have been intentional. They wrote, “i think she tried to send it to a friend lmaoo”. Meanwhile, another fan expressed disbelief over the controversy, posting, “katseye’s manon commenting on a video that is shading blackpink’s lisa… this is crazy.”
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Why Is Adéla Being Mentioned In The Controversy?
Adéla has also become part of the conversation because of her reported past tensions with Manon during their time on Netflix’s The Debut: Dream Academy, the competition series that led to the formation of . The alleged reaction has prompted fans to revisit discussions surrounding their past interactions, with some connecting the latest controversy to their history. However, the extent of any connection between the earlier tensions and the current online debate remains unclear.
Meanwhile, Lisa released Tarantino on October 23 as part of her EP Press Play. The song’s release has drawn attention from fans, with the track becoming the subject of online conversations amid the latest controversy involving Manon.
The situation has also highlighted how social media screenshots and fan interpretations can quickly escalate into wider fandom debates, particularly when popular artists and groups are involved.