KATSEYE’s Manon sparks skin tone controversy over viral Roblox animation
KATSEYE is facing controversy after a fan-made Roblox animation of their GAP ad sparked debate over Manon’s skin tone.
GAP recently named KATSEYE as their new ambassadors. The denim-filled ad featuring Manon dancing to Kelis’ “Milkshake” went viral.
TikTok user chrowmiee recreated the ad in Roblox, nailing the choreography and outfits. The animation hit over 16 million views in 24 hours.
Both KATSEYE and GAP reacted positively to the fan animation, but the comment section turned heated.
Some criticized the video, saying Manon, who is mixed-race, looks “white” in the animation.
Others pushed back hard, arguing the skin tone isn’t far off reality, noting Manon’s “light skin” and Roblox’s limited skin color options.
The debate spilled over onto Reddit, where many called the issue blown out of proportion.
“Roblox has a limited color palette for skin tones,” a fan defended the animation.
As the discussion heats up, fans continue to monitor and defend the fan creator behind the viral Roblox video.
No official statements beyond the initial positive reactions from KATSEYE and GAP have been made.
