The K-pop world was shaken when on March 10, 2026, Belift Lab announced that Heeseung would be departing from ENHYPEN after thorough in-depth discussions with the entire group regarding their future direction and goals.
BELIFT LAB confirmed that Heeseung will leave the group but remain signed to the label as he prepares to launch his solo career — a decision made after a long period of deliberation between the artist, the group, and management. Billboard
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On April 8, 2026, HYBE confirmed that Heeseung is preparing to re-debut as a solo artist under the stage name Evan, with his new profile appearing on BELIFT LAB’s official website — describing him as an all-rounder vocalist known for his “trendy, sophisticated tone.”
KCON LA 2026 — The Moment That Hit Differently
In a pre-release notification sent to KCON Express users, EVAN was confirmed to perform on Day 3 of KCON LA 2026 — triggering a massive response from fans who rushed to buy tickets, with one writing “never bought a ticket so fast in my life.” \
But the excitement was bittersweet. One fan captured what many were feeling: “I’m glad that he gets his chance to perform because he deserves it, but this is somehow making me so sick deep inside. It feels like a final goodbye to ENHYPEN.” Koreaboo
Fan Reactions at a Glance
| Sentiment | Fan Response |
|---|---|
| 💔 Heartbroken | “It feels like a final goodbye to ENHYPEN” |
| 🎟️ Supportive | “Never bought a ticket so fast in my life” |
| 🙌 Proud | Excited to see his individual musical vision |
| 😮 Shocked | Petition launched urging BELIFT LAB to reconsider |
What Heeseung Said to ENGENEs?
In a heartfelt message to fans, Heeseung wrote: “The past six years have been filled with moments that are difficult to put into words — moments that were overwhelmingly meaningful, and incredibly precious to me. Sharing so many emotions with the members, and having ENGENEs always there to support us, helped me move closer, step by step, to a dream that once felt out of reach.” Billboard
He also promised fans: “I’m preparing to meet you again as soon as possible,” emphasizing that his wish to return in a better place is sincere. piklly
ENHYPEN Continues as a 6-Member Group
Belift Lab confirmed that ENHYPEN will continue official activities as a focused six-member unit consisting of Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki — with their 2026 World Tour moving forward despite the lineup change. Gulf News
For more on ENHYPEN’s history and discography, visit the Wikipedia page on ENHYPEN.
Stay up to date on all K-pop news and KCON coverage at TechnoSports, and catch our full breakdown of ENHYPEN’s 2026 world tour updates as they come.
FAQs
Q: Why did Heeseung leave ENHYPEN?
Belift Lab stated the decision followed in-depth discussions about the group’s future, with Heeseung having a “distinct musical vision” he wished to pursue independently as a solo artist named EVAN.
Q: Will EVAN perform at KCON LA 2026?
Yes — EVAN (formerly Heeseung) has reportedly been confirmed for Day 3 of KCON LA 2026, marking one of his first major solo stage appearances.
