ENHYPEN will continue as a six-member group following the departure of founding member Heeseung, his agency BELIFT LAB announced Tuesday (March 10).
The news was shared in a statement posted across the group’s official channels, where the label said the decision followed extensive discussions about the group’s future direction and the singer’s individual musical ambitions.
“Through in-depth discussions with each of the members about the future they envision and the direction of the team, it became clear that Heeseung has his own distinct musical vision,” the company said.
BELIFT LAB confirmed that Heeseung will leave the group but remain signed to the label as he prepares to launch his solo career. The company said the decision was made after a long period of deliberation between the artist, the group and management.
The remaining members — Jake, Jay, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki — will continue promoting as ENHYPEN, though no specific plans for upcoming releases or tour activity were announced alongside Tuesday’s update.
Heeseung also addressed fans known as ENGENE following the announcement, thanking both supporters and his bandmates.
“Thanks to the members with whom I shared countless emotions, and to ENGENE, who always filled every empty space with their support, I was able to take step after step toward a dream that once felt out of reach,” he wrote. “I am working hard on an album so I can meet you all again soon.”
Heeseung debuted as a member of ENHYPEN in November 2020 after appearing on the survival audition program I-LAND. The group launched its career with the release of Border: Day One and quickly built an international fanbase with subsequent releases and global touring.
His exit marks the first lineup change for the group since its debut.
BELIFT LAB said Heeseung is currently preparing a solo album, though additional details about the project have not yet been announced.
