Manon Bannerman is a Swiss-Ghanaian model, singer, and dancer who rose to fame on social media and through the 2024 reality show Dream Academy. The show, created by HYBE and Geffen Records, deconstructed the process of making a K-pop star. Bannerman became a member of the international girl group KATSEYE, which debuted in mid-2024. The group mixes dance-pop and R&B, and has performed at major US events like Lollapalooza and Wango Tango. 