KATSEYE's Megan Skiendiel has returned to the stage while recovering from a concussion. But her latest performance has left fans questioning whether the singer should be taking more time off.
The 20-year-old performed while seated in a chair and wearing dark sunglasses during the group's latest concert. KATSEYE resumed its WILDWORLD Tour in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, 10 November, after postponing three shows because of Megan's injury.
Megan Rejoins KATSEYE After Concussion
Footage from KATSEYE's concert at the Moody Center in Austin showed Megan sitting on a chair towards the side of the stage while wearing dark sunglasses. Unlike bandmates Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj and Yoonchae Jeung, who performed the group's usual choreography, Megan remained seated for most of the show.
She still participated in parts of the performance, singing along and occasionally moving gently to the music. The singer also addressed the audience, expressing her excitement about returning to the stage and thanking concertgoers for their support.
'I'm so excited to be back on this stage', she told the crowd. 'Thank you guys so much for showing me so much support. I'm feeling so much better'. Her appearance came after KATSEYE cancelled or postponed three concerts in Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis as she recovered from her injury.
KATSEYE’s Megan performs seated and wearing protective sunglasses during the group’s Austin show as she continues recovering from a concussion. pic.twitter.com/PGxeErFHqY
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 11, 2026
Singer Explains Her Performance Restrictions
Megan first informed fans about her concussion on 5 November through an Instagram Story. She said she was devastated about having to miss performances while focusing on her recovery. Before the Austin concert, she shared another update on Weverse, confirming that she would return with several restrictions.
The singer explained that her performance would involve reduced choreography, less intense movements and breaks whenever necessary. She also clarified that she would not immediately resume performing at full capacity.
'I won't be going full out just yet!' she wrote, adding that her doctors had recommended the limitations. She would also need to undergo another assessment before returning to unrestricted performances.
Fans Demand More Recovery Time
Despite Megan's reassurance that she was feeling better, her appearance prompted criticism from fans over her participation in a live concert so soon after suffering a concussion.
Some were particularly concerned about the environment, including the loud music, bright stage lighting and screaming crowds. Others argued that allowing her to sit throughout the performance did not necessarily mean the situation was appropriate for someone still recovering.
BITCH IM CRYING?????? Just cancel the show like????? https://t.co/DrloYcw8uU
— Jay (@jaychallenge1) November 11, 2026
One commenter expressed frustration with the group's management, writing: 'This is really awful tbh, like this company is genuinely abusive af at this point WHY even have her come. She needs to rest'.
Another wrote: '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'.
Others called for the singer to receive more time away from work, with one writing, 'SOMEONE CALL A LABOR LAWYER FOR MEGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!' One particularly distressed fan also questioned why the show was not called off altogether, commenting: 'Just cancel the show like?????'
Other Health-Related Setbacks
Megan's concussion is not the first injury to affect KATSEYE's touring commitments this year. In August, the singer suffered an ankle sprain that forced the group to withdraw from Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival.
The group has also continued its touring activities with a reduced lineup. Manon Bannerman has been on hiatus since February, while Sophia Laforteza stepped away from activities in August to focus on her well-being. With several members taking breaks from performances, fans have questioned the group's demanding schedule and the need for recovery time.
