Overview
- BELIFT LAB confirmed Heeseung’s departure and said ENHYPEN will continue with six members — Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki — marking the first lineup change since the group’s 2020 debut.
- Heeseung will remain under BELIFT LAB and is preparing a solo album; in a Weverse letter he thanked the members and ENGENE and said he aims to return with new music.
- The label framed the decision as the outcome of in-depth talks about the group’s future and Heeseung’s distinct musical vision, and no timelines have been announced for his solo debut or the six-member group’s next releases or tours.
- Public reaction has included large online petitions and widespread calls for clarity, with some fans drawing comparisons to other high-profile pop departures.
- ENHYPEN’s weekly EN-O’CLOCK series is on a short break, and a viral post alleging Heeseung was forced out remains unverified and has not been addressed by BELIFT LAB.