Manon Bannerman Gives Statement As Katseye Teases New Single

Manon Bannerman is updating fans on her hiatus from Katseye -- reportedly releasing a statement and updating her Instagram as the girls gear up to roll out a new single.

On Thursday, Katseye dropped the first teaser for their "Pinky Up" music video ... their first release since Manon announced she was taking a break from the group.

Also on Thursday, Manon reportedly shared a statement to Weverse -- a South Korean app where fans and artists can interact -- where she thanked her followers for their "love and support," writing ... "I’m really grateful for the patience and kindness everyone has shown during this time."

She also wrote that she's having "positive conversations" with HYBE x Geffen -- which manages Katseye -- and is feeling "supported."

That statement reportedly continues ... "I’m happy and I’m healthy. I’ll share more soon. Thank you for always being there for me."

Meanwhile, multiple outlets are reporting that Manon's removed "Katseye" from her IG bio ... which now simply reads "mademoiselle manzanita."

Just last month, Manon informed fans -- dubbed EYEKONS -- that she'd be taking a temporary leave to focus on her health and well-being.

And this week, Katseye has been teasing "Pinky Up" a ton ... first sharing a cryptic clip depicting the Mona Lisa with long, colorful nails ... sipping tea with her pinky up.

The next day, the girls announced the track's title and release date -- April 9 -- and seemed to tease the album art with a pic of a girl kneeling on a carpet with a teacup and a cat figurine. The single's title is displayed across the image in bright pink letters.