Just when you thought the waters were calming down, KATSEYE is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A new video that has gone viral on TikTok and X appears to show members Daniela Avanzini and Megan Skiendiel engaged in a heated exchange backstage at the recently held 2026 Governors Ball, and the internet cannot stop resharing it.
KATSEYE's Daniela and Megan fuel fight rumours at the 2026 Governors Ball
Fans dissecting the footage are primarily pointing to the body language and the raised voices visible in the interaction. One user referenced past rumours about internal dynamics, claiming, "We already know they don't really hang out with each other, especially those two. I never forgot that people used to speculate about a rift, and they had to post TikTok dances to shut it down." Another added fuel to the fire by suggesting that while some members hide the drama well, this time the mask slipped, with one fan alleging that "Manon, Lara, Yoonchae, and Megan hid their beefs so well."
Online reactions are split down the middle.
However, not everyone is convinced that this is the beginning of a civil war within the HYBE girl group. A significant portion of the fandom is urging everyone to touch grass.
One popular counterargument making the rounds is that the "fight" is actually just two people being annoyed by the same external factor. One user pointed out, "This doesn't look like an argument. it looks like mutual irritation towards someone or something else." This theory suggests that Daniela and Megan might have been venting together, not fighting each other.
Online reactions are split down the middle.
However, not everyone is convinced that this is the beginning of a civil war within the HYBE girl group. A significant portion of the fandom is urging everyone to touch grass.
One popular counterargument making the rounds is that the "fight" is actually just two people being annoyed by the same external factor. One user pointed out, "This doesn't look like an argument. it looks like mutual irritation towards someone or something else." This theory suggests that Daniela and Megan might have been venting together, not fighting each other.
But a reply to that very statement argued, "You watched the whole thing?" Megan was low-key getting up in her face." Others pointed out that while the shouting could just be a result of the loud environment, the "headbutting" body language suggests this was more than just a loud conversation. Whether it was a disagreement or a united front, the vibes are undeniably off.
KATSEYE keeps landing in controversies since Manon's hiatus
This viral moment is just the latest chapter in what has been a rollercoaster of turbulence for KATSEYE. The group has been in a state of flux ever since Manon announced her "temporary hiatus" earlier this year to focus on her health and wellbeing.
X/@manonstiara | Her new public appearances and schedule changes have led fans to believe that Manon may have left KATSEYE. That announcement was followed by a series of awkward moments, including the other members performing without her at major festivals like Coachella and her being missing from promotional materials like the Pinky Up music video and new campaigns. The hiatus also stirred up serious conversations about mistreatment and racism within the industry, especially after Manon liked social media posts drawing parallels between her situation and those of other Black women in girl groups like Normani and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. With that drama still simmering, seeing two other members seemingly at odds has fans worried that the group is fracturing under the pressure.
Le Sserafim and ILLIT collaboration incoming
Despite the backstage drama (or perhaps to distract from it), KATSEYE is pushing forward with a massive career move. The group is set to join forces with fellow HYBE labelmates Le Sserafim and ILLIT for a historic collaboration.The three girl groups are releasing a joint digital single titled Iconic By Mistake this week. The agencies confirmed that the track will drop on Friday, and the groups will perform it together for the first time on Mnet's 'M Countdown'. With Le Sserafim fresh off a Billboard 200 top 10 entry and KATSEYE just sweeping the 2026th AMAs, this collab is being hyped as a major moment for girl groups. But with the current state of the fandom, it remains to be seen if fans will be watching the performance for the choreography or for any signs of tension between the members on stage.