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Heeseung Relaunches Solo Career as Evan With Two‑Track Single "Ride or Die"

The release marks a move toward self-directed alternative rock paired with indie-pop and a promotion plan built around live events.

Overview

  • The digital single was released Monday, June 22, 2026, under the stage name Evan and contains the alternative rock lead "Ride or Die" plus the indie-pop B-side "Overflow."
  • Belift Lab and interviews with the artist say Evan took lead roles in songwriting, composition, production and the visual direction of the project to shape a more personal sound.
  • Evan will promote the single through live appearances that include a Han River busking event called "The Fillin' Live with Evan" and scheduled sets at Busan One Asia Festival and KCON LA.
  • Some fans have publicly questioned whether his March exit from Enhypen was voluntary, but those claims remain unproven and have not been confirmed by Belift Lab or Evan.
  • Belift Lab also announced Evan’s official fan club name, EVER, and the relaunch highlights a wider K-pop pattern where former group members pursue solo paths to assert creative control and test live-focused promotion strategies.