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Heeseung Rebrands as Evan and Debuts Solo Single 'Ride or Die'

Belift Lab presents the release as the start of an artist-led solo era with live promotions scheduled for Seoul, Busan and Los Angeles.

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Heeseung of ENHYPEN performs at Sahara Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 19, 2025 in Indio, California.
Ex-ENHYPEN star Heeseung renames himself Evan, solo debut 'Ride or Die' draws mixed reactions | Today News
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Overview

  • Evan, the stage name of former ENHYPEN member Heeseung, released a two-track digital single called "Ride or Die" that was made public on June 22.
  • The single pairs an alternative rock lead track with an easy-listening indie-pop B-side and the agency says Evan took primary roles in songwriting, composition, production and visual direction.
  • Belift Lab announced the artist's official fandom name as "EVER" on June 20 after a May naming contest that drew more than 105,000 submissions.
  • The debut has produced sharply mixed online responses, with strong fan praise on one side and criticism and renewed questions about his March departure from ENHYPEN on the other.
  • Evan will promote the single through live appearances beginning with a Han River busking event and scheduled slots at the 2026 Busan One Asia Festival and KCON LA, moves that aim to build a solo fanbase and test his independent artistic direction.