Enhypen’s Heeseung Departs K-pop Group to Work on Solo Album

Heeseung is leaving the K-pop Enhypen and will be pursuing a solo career. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 10, by Belift Lab, Hybe’s sub-label, which said that after “much thought and consideration” into Enhypen’s goals and discussions with each member “about the future they envision,” it became clear that Heeseung has “his own distinct musical vision and we have decided to respect it.” Enhypen will continue as a six-member act and Heeseung will be working on a solo album under Belift Lab.

In his own statement, Heeseung addressed his departure in a message to the group’s loyal fandom, Engene, on Weverse. “I know many ENGENEs must have been surprised to hear my news, and I imagine this sudden message may have left you with many questions. That’s why I wanted to speak to you directly,” he wrote in his statement (translated from Korean).

He continued, “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. I truly...