Katseye fans expressed outrage after member Megan Skiendiel performed on stage while suffering from a concussion. The 20-year-old artist appeared seated in a chair and wore dark sunglasses during the group's concert in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday.
This comes just one week after Katseye canceled a concert in Detroit due to Skiendiel being "unwell and unable to perform." Despite her ongoing recovery, Skiendiel sang along with other members, Yoonchae, Lara Raj, and Daniela Avanzini, during the Austin show. She was seen wearing a sparkling bralette top, a miniskirt with feathery details, and matching gloves.
Social media users voiced their disapproval, with comments on X questioning the decision to have her perform. "What is the point of having her onstage? Just join the audience," one user wrote. Another expressed concern, stating, "megan still performing with a concussion is wild."
Fans shared sentiments of sadness and concern, with some calling for the management company, HYBE, to prioritize the artists' well-being. "LET THESE WOMEN REST. megan should be home resting not on stage idc karma is coming for you @HYBEOFFICIAL," one post read. Others worried about the impact of loud music venues on a concussion recovery. "Who's gonna tell Hybe you're supposed to stay out of loud areas with a concussion as well..I'm so sick of seeing these girls mistreated on my timeline every day."
Skiendiel herself told fans during the show that she was "excited" to be back on stage and "feeling so much better." Photos from the concert shared on Katseye's Instagram page showed Skiendiel participating in a photo session for a bandmate's birthday, still wearing dark shades.
Katseye, formed in 2024 under Hybe and Geffen Records, is currently on their "The Wildworld Tour." The tour began in Dublin, Ireland, and is scheduled to conclude in March 2027 in New Zealand. However, the group has seen other members take temporary hiatuses. Manon Bannerman announced a hiatus in February to focus on her "health and wellbeing," and Sophia Laforteza stepped away in August for "mental health and wellness," with a planned return in January 2027. Daily Mail has reached out to Katseye's representatives for comment.