
Following KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman's temporary hiatus announcement, Daniela Avanzini's father, Rafael Avanzini, faced criticism for making racial and inappropriate comments involving BLACKPINK's Lisa. Rafael responded to fan remarks comparing Daniela to Manon and Lisa by asserting Daniela's distinctiveness and highlighting her Latina background. His comments sparked backlash online, with fans condemning the racial tone and urging respect for all artists' talents without divisive comparisons.
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