KPop Idol Departures in 2026: WinWin, Heeseung, and More
A report details the KPop idol departures anticipated in 2026, including prominent figures like WinWin and Heeseung.
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A report details the KPop idol departures anticipated in 2026, including prominent figures like WinWin and Heeseung.

ENHYPEN members reflect on their journey from debut to performing at Coachella, discuss life at HYBE, and share what fans can anticipate from their upcoming era without HEESEUNG, covering tour rehearsals and creative processes.

Heeseung, formerly of the group Enhypen, is set to make his solo debut next month under the new stage name Evan, three months after his departure from the group.

Former Enhypen member Heeseung has officially launched his solo career under the stage name Evan, aiming to share music shaped by his unique artistic vision.

K-pop group Enhypen, now a six-member act, has announced its first world tour since Heeseung's departure, including a stop in Singapore on March 14, 2027.

South Korea’s National Pension Service was drawn into unexpected K-pop backlash after fans, angered by Heeseung’s departure from Enhypen earlier this month, flooded one of its call centers with…
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Heeseung from K-pop boy group Enhypen recently surprised fans after he abruptly left the successful group and signed a new solo deal with the same agency, Belift Lab. In a statement announcing his departure, the company said, while discussing the group’s future, Heeseung had a clear musical vision he wished to pursue, and the agency chose to respect his choice. Heeseung is not alone. An increasing number of K-pop idols have been turning their attention to solo projects. Wonpil of the popular roc
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Hours after the announcement of Heeseung's departure from Enhypen on Tuesday (Mar 10), the K-pop boy group issued a joint statement on their X page.

"My sincere hope is to return to you with an even better version of myself," the K-pop star wrote.
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The K-pop singer will exit the group as it continues activities as a six-member act.
Heeseung of the K-pop group Enhypen is set to leave the band to pursue a new musical direction, according to his agency.

Evan, formerly Heeseung of Enhypen, returned to KBS Kpop's YouTube series "LeeMujin Service" last week, performing songs from his debut solo single and reflecting on his growth as a songwriter and…

K-pop group ENHYPEN has spoken out about member HEESEUNG's exit and discussed their plans for moving forward, emphasizing their focus on their fans, ENGENEs.

EVAN (formerly Heeseung of ENHYPEN), H//PE Princess, MODYSSEY, NEXZ and PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI debut members will all take the stage during the three-day convention.

Heeseung, who recently departed from the boy band Enhypen, is set to begin his solo music career under the name Evan, with Belift Lab releasing his new profile images.

Heeseung, formerly of Enhypen, commented on leaving the boy band for the first time Sunday.
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"We ask for your kind understanding," label BELIFT LAB wrote.
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Heeseung will part with Enhypen to pursue a solo career, his agency Belift Lab announced Tuesday. The agency shared the news through the fan community platform Weverse, saying it had been discussing the group’s future direction and goals with the members. According to Belift Lab, the discussions included in-depth conversations about each member’s vision and the team’s path forward. During that process, Heeseung expressed a clear musical direction he wanted to pursue, and the agency decided to re
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"We respect and support Heeseung hyung's choice," the group wrote.

The singer will be debuting as a solo artist, and told fans that he “will keep moving forward with the great love you have given me engraved in my heart” The post ENHYPEN’s Heeseung exits group:…
Belift Lab, the Hybe sublabel that houses Enhypen, says the K-pop group will continue as a six-member outfit.

Evan, previously Heeseung from Enhypen, shared his thoughts on his solo career following the release of his debut single 'Ride or Die,' stating it's part of his journey to find his true self.

Former Enhypen member Heeseung, now known as Evan, is set to make his solo debut in June, with further details to be announced by his label Belift Lab.

During a livestream for his birthday on Monday (Apr 20), Jay of K-pop boy group Enhypen called out some fans who were spamming comments related to former member Heeseung's departure.
Former K-pop group ENHYPEN member Heeseung has launched his solo career under the new stage name EVAN, aiming to express his most honest and natural self through his music.

The National Pension Fund (NPS) was targeted because of an erroneous social media post saying NPS was the majority shareholder of Hybe, the parent company of Belift Lab, Enhypen's agency.

Heeseung of Enhypen will not be returning to the boy band, its agency Belift Lab reaffirmed Sunday, less than a week after Hybe’s sub-label announced the main vocalist’s solo path outside the group. “Heeseung will not be returning to Enhypen,” Belift Lab told The Korea Herald. “He has a clear artistic direction he wants to pursue, and we decided to respect that.” The confirmation comes as fans — particularly international supporters — continue to organize large-scale campaigns urging the agency

Singapore Engenes have sent a protest truck to Hybe's headquarters in South Korea.

The response comes as fans question why the star couldn't pursue solo activities while remaining in the group.

Fans rally for Heeseung's return after sudden departure from Enhypen Korea JoongAng Daily

"i feel like my heart is breaking into pieces," one person wrote.
K-pop sensation ENHYPEN's Heeseung is embarking on a solo career, departing from group activities in March 2026.

On Tuesday (Mar 10), South Korean music label Belift Lab announced that Heeseung, a member of Enhypen, will be leaving the K-pop group.