KATSEYE’s Manon and Sophia Fangirl Over Stray Kids’ Hyunjin in Surprise Livestream Appearance

In a moment that had fans buzzing across social media, KATSEYE members Manon and Sophia made a surprise and relatable appearance during a recent Instagram Live by Stray Kids’ Hyunjin — and the internet simply couldn’t handle the cuteness.

On June 5, 2025, Hyunjin went live to chat with fans and share a few candid moments. But this wasn’t just a treat for STAYs — it turned into an unexpected cross-group interaction that lit up the K-pop fandom.

Sharp-eyed viewers quickly noticed familiar usernames in the comments section: Manon and Sophia, both from HYBE x Geffen’s girl group KATSEYE, were not only watching the livestream but actively fangirling in the comments.

KATSEYE’s Manon and Sophia (Credit: Instagram)

Their presence didn’t come completely out of nowhere. Just weeks earlier, fans spotted Manon at a Stray Kids concert, and reports had surfaced that several KATSEYE members — including Manon, Sophia, and Lara — follow Hyunjin on Instagram. Still, seeing the idols interact in real-time sent fans into a frenzy.

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Social media exploded with reactions ranging from heartwarming to hilarious. Comments like “They’re so real for this,” and “Manon and Sophia on Hyunjin’s live?! I love them!” flooded Twitter and fan accounts.

Screenshots and clips of the live quickly went viral, with fans praising the girls for their unfiltered support and genuine reactions.

Their delight during the stream mirrored that of everyday fans, making them even more lovable and relatable in the eyes of netizens.

This isn’t the first time idols have publicly shown admiration for fellow artists, but moments like these — spontaneous, unfiltered, and full of energy — feel special in today’s polished K-pop landscape. For many, it’s refreshing to see idols being fans themselves.

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While the livestream was lighthearted, the moment highlighted the growing visibility and relatability of KATSEYE as rising stars in the global K-pop scene.

Manon and Sophia’s candid fangirling has only endeared them more to fans, showing a fun and human side to idol life.

With interactions like this, fans are left wondering: Could a future collaboration or stage interaction between KATSEYE and Stray Kids be in the cards?

For now, fans are content replaying the livestream moment and cheering on their favorite idols for being “just like us.”

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