K-pop
HEESEUNG quits ENHYPEN after 6 years
ENHYPEN is one member lighter after it was revealed that HEESEUNG is departing.
ENHYPEN will continue as a six‑member group after BELIFT LAB announced that HEESEUNG is stepping away to pursue his own musical path.
HEESEUNG became a part of ENHYPEN in November 2020 after earning his spot through the I-LAND audition programme.
The agency confirmed the decision in a statement on Tuesday (10.03.26), explaining: “BELIFT LAB has given much thought and consideration into ENHYPEN’s future direction and goals. Through in‑depth discussions with each of the members about the future they envision and the direction of the team, it became clear that HEESEUNG has his own distinct musical vision and we have decided to respect it.”
BELIFT LAB assured fans that the group - which is now comprised of JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, JUNGWON, and NI-KI - will “continue official activities henceforth as a group of six members."
The company added: “This decision comes after extensive deliberation. We understand that this news is a lot to process and may be received with mixed reactions. Nevertheless, we hope you understand that this decision was made for the future of ENHYPEN and HEESEUNG. ENHYPEN remains committed to sharing energetic performances with ENGENE. HEESEUNG will be preparing a solo album as an artist under BELIFT LAB.”
HEESEUNG addressed fans directly in a personal letter on Weverse, reflecting on his time with the group.
He wrote: “The six years I’ve spent have been filled with moments so overwhelming and precious that it’s hard to fully put them into words.
“Thanks to the members who shared countless emotions with me and to all of you ENGENE who always filled every empty space with your support, I was able to take step after step toward a dream that once felt impossible to reach. Those times will remain as some of the brightest moments of my life. I will never forget those moments, and I want to continue being someone who supports ENHYPEN more than anyone else.”
He also shared that he has long been working on personal projects, but was cautious not to overshadow the group.
HEESEUNG explained: “As ENGENE all know, I’ve continued working on my own projects and spent a lot of time hoping that one day I could show them to you. There were so many things I wanted to share, but I also didn’t want to push forward only my own desires within the team.”
Addressing fans’ concerns, he added: “Because ENGENE have always given endless love and support to someone like me who still has so much to improve on, I also feel very sorry knowing how surprised and worried you must be. But I believe those feelings come from the care and interest you have shown me. I will keep moving forward with the great love you have given me engraved in my heart.”
