KATSEYE is quickly becoming a name to watch in the Western music scene. The six-member group has been building momentum with hits like Touch and their latest release Gnarly. Their rise was cemented when they won the MTV Push Performance of the Year for January 2025 with Touch at the Video Music Awards on September 7. It was their first VMA win and came less than a year after their debut, highlighting just how fast the group is growing in popularity.
After the award, fans started speculating about a possible romance between KATSEYE member Manon and Australian singer The Kid LAROI, after the two were seen leaving an after-party together. Manon quickly addressed the rumors, joking with her fans that she apparently “dates everyone I walk next to.” She made it clear that there’s nothing romantic happening between them and even playfully attached a mock “job application” for those spreading the gossip, telling them to focus on something productive instead.
KATSEYE has been refreshingly open with fans about their personalities, friendships, and even the qualities they look for in potential partners. Unlike many K-pop stars who often stay quiet about such things, they aren’t letting rumors define the narrative. As for The Kid LAROI, he recently broke up with Tate McRae, but aside from this fleeting VMA sighting with Manon, he hasn’t been romantically linked to anyone. The duo’s interaction was just friendly, and Manon made sure everyone knew it.
