Enhypen is at an amazing stage in their career right now and while I’m so sad about about this, I’m so fucking impressed at Heeseung’s commitment to his own love of music. This is a risk no one has ever taken before. No one has left a group without controversy or lawsuit or 2 years away from renewal, especially when the group is still reaching new heights and gaining new rewards. They JUST won a Daesang. Just finished Coachella. Just had a sold-out western tour. Just had their most successful comeback chart ever. Just breaking into Australia and Europe markets.
Many people are talking about how other idols waited until they were big and stable which makes this even more insane and impressive. The balls on this guy. No one can ever accuse Heeseung of only caring about fame and success. It’s always been the music.
Here we are. He’s insane to care this much about his art, at the risk of everything. It’s fucked up but I’m gagged.
eatmelikeamaindish on
sounds like the company really sees his solo potential. makes me more excited
Desire-Untold on
It’s just so surprising. They’ve had OT7 events up to yesterday and they have more OT7 events scheduled, including new merch and a festival. He was even talking about his plans with the members in Australia a few days ago. He was literally talking about a Europe tour yesterday.
We’re blindsided. I’m not one to overthink but I think people have a point that it sounds odd Belift would suggest this option to him in the first place. Why? Was it so impossible to halt group activities for a month or two to give room for a solo project? Why was this the compromise? So many questions and so much sadness.
Big_Tumbleweed3024 on
I am literally sobbing right now first danielle now heeseung 2026 is not going how it was supposed to go
Bangtan_Kiddo on
I’m just worried about how Enhypen’s songs will be like now. Heeseung had some of the best vocals in the group, and now that he’s gone… ugh, this is just all confusing to me, but I’m still excited to see what his music direction will be like.
bugcatcherpaul on
I’m glad he’s pursuing his own dreams, and the company seems to be fully behind him as well.
After all this I hope his music isn’t ass 😭😭🙏🙏
StoneColdSteveAss316 on
Why not do solo projects and return to the group like everybody else did.
This is like Justin Timberlake levels of “I’m out, fuck you boys, I’m solo now”
SageSageofSages on
I wonder if BeLift didn’t want to slow down Enha’s schedule to allow Heeseung to have solo outings while remaining in the group, so they said he could be a solo artist instead but no group. Just a theory.
It’s still interesting though, because he was the center right? I don’t know much about Enhypen, but from what I’ve been seeing, continuing with the group separately is going to be like trying to make Ice Cream without milk. Possible, but it will be different.
Fragrant-Chance7654 on
i believe that has some truth in both statements, but fans can’t help but raise eyebrows since this is so sudden. can’t wait for the full story in a few years when he releases his book SPARKLE ✨️
Simmibrina00 on
Wow this is the first thing I see when I open Reddit but, it’s looking like Enhypen is approaching their 7th year next year and perhaps negotiations are already in order or perhaps Heeseung has a different contract, and the company sees potential in his solo career.
Defiant_Ad848 on
Is there any way he can do both his solo activities and sometimes work with enhypen?
Miserable-Zombie-121 on
He could’ve released solo stuff while being in enhypen just like yeonjun is doing atm but I respect his decision🥹
Vast-Branch1864 on
Okay I didn’t expect to wake up to this and this to be the first thing I see. Why can’t he be a soloist and in Enhypen? I don’t Stan them but I regularly keep up with them. Hell, it’s not a problem with NCT. I’m so confused.. maybe I’m dreaming? Isn’t Heeseung the lead vocalist??
Vast-Branch1864 on
The only reason I can make up to justify this is maybe he just wasn’t happy in the group. He was unfulfilled. Yes, he could go solo and be in the group as well. But he isn’t, and there has to be a reason why. Being a fan of NCT, seeing the announcement at first scared me because of Taeils departure. Thankfully, it’s nothing like that. I hope he’s happy as a soloist, and that he can still freely interact with the other Enhypen members.
halfdecentbanana on
I still think this is bizarre. There is really no reason for him to leave the group. Like…every other group member that has had a solo release. What a nothing burger of an explanation.
power_girl123 on
Woaah what happened ??
Broski__Joeski on
Seriously im shocked… since it was so abruptl I was worried but it seems this was probably heeseung’s will considering how big of a risk it would be to remove THE heeseung from enh.
seravivi on
The timing and wording of all this is weird as hell. I hope for fans and the members it’s nothing bigger and both sides can be peaceful.
Particular-Yoghurt81 on
Lots of words yet saying nothing. Why is he leaving?
wegooverthehorizon on
This is so surprising like what?? I never saw this coming at all. And heesung one of the faces of the group? I understand he must’ve been unhappy with the group’s creative direction but he should’ve done solos instead of outright leaving the group. I wonder if they discussed the group’s vampire concept and belift had no plans to change it up so he left or if it was something else
Stargirlx20 on
The more I think about it, the more his decision makes sense. Usually bg don’t start solo projects until mandatory enlistments start, and since he’s the oldest, he won’t be able to release a solo project until he’s out of the military. That’s a really long time from now, so I don’t blame him. 🙁
jopperfromkwangya on
my ult was in like 4 groups at one time so i don’t see why he had to leave
BUT i just hope it was his choice, not the company’s which the wording on this is making me doubt
aespa-in-kwangya on
This is so sudden. I’m not wrong to think there have been no signs, right?? It must be their busy schedules or something. I really can’t think of anything else.
noob_ars on
So even though he is leaving Enhypen he is still in Belift?
Curious_Mango51 on
Hee Sung his last song 🤭
Mercury-Goblin on
Everyone keeps saying there’s no “reason” for him to leave; and with the fear of Belift forcing him, I get it.
But is no one considering he wanted to leave? Personal discomfort needs no “reason”in that sense. Maybe he’s tired, maybe he’s unfulfilled etc; and maybe he could wait it out, go solo later. But he doesn’t want to because he’s unfulfilled/unsatisfied in what he’s doing right now anyways? I’m not saying it’s the only option but like, he’s a grown man, he’s capable of choosing too. It’s a real possibility.
Edit: And not only is it a possibility, but it’s what he said. Suggestion or not, he *chose* the suggestion.
CardboardBoxtroll on
Were their contracts up for renewal? Or was this truly a bolt from the blue decision?
realitygetaway on
Maybe he has bad relationship with his members but the company doesnt want to let him as go as he is one of the most popular member. (Don’t hate on me. This is just a MAYBE)
ForeverBulletproof7 on
I wish Heeseung success 🥹
gonnadeletethistmrw on
Big ooof
Past-Celebration-146 on
is it only me or does someone think it was forced?
Terrible_Depth_7904 on
Even if this is the right choice, I worry that it isn’t the right time. The group is at an all time high. Nevertheless, if it makes him happy I’ll come to terms with it. I just really hope the timing is right. Solo music is different because it requires a lot of exploring of styles and imo, it takes time to become pretty good and confident at it. I hope he won’t be too much in a hurry or disappointed with this choice later. It takes time to build something new and strong. I just hope all parties realise that.
The group needs him so I’m struggling with this choice. It’s all so surprising. I’ll need some time to process it. If this is really about the company not being able to readjust the schedule for him, then imo, it’s really a shame
felt_tip_marker on
Im so sad about the news! But to all the best to him.. literally wondering who’s taking over his lines in all the songs since he’s like 50% of all enhypen songs tbh. What a shocker really.
kKunoichi on
This really is a strange case. Either something bad happened with the group that he wanted out or the company was so unwilling to support his solo while in a group that this was the only option. Or something. Whatever it is, it’s just so weird. Especially since it wouldn’t have been incredibly long until the group contract ended
Useful-Memory-5868 on
I’m wish him nothing but the best in his career and dreams and I wish Enhypen nothing but the best in success and happiness I pray no one hate Heeseung’s decision and blame anyone for him to leave because I feel like it’s one side to this situation and this is sad but I’m pray for both Heeseung and Enhypen to flourish and continue making their dreams remember Enhypen is always 7 may their legacy always continue 🫶🏿🙏
cookieninja4242 on
I know this is weird to a lot of people but I think it kind of makes sense. We’re so used to idols not being actual artists so when an idol wants to be their own artist doing things that might not align with their own goals can be agonizing. It’s easy to say why didn’t you stay for another 2 years until the contract ends. But we don’t know how difficult it probably was for him if he was doing something he feels like he has outgrown.
Agitated-Vacation774 on
I saw it coming from miles away tbh and not that surprised about it. When I watched enhypen content, Heeseung never looked fully happy to me and somewhere I got the sense that he ain’t happy. He just wasn’t made to be in a group and he has a very strong self identity and a sense of passion and he wanted to do that. So I’m very happy for him. I’ll support him anyway. Thanks Heeseung for living out your truth no matter how hard it was for you.
Extroverted_OliveOil on
I thought Enhypen was going to be one of the groups where all members would stay.
This kind of thing is all too common in K-pop.
__fruitpunchsamurai_ on
This makes no sense. I see only one ratonal explaination to this, and Engenes won’t be happy to hear it. I truly hope the rest of the members are okay
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source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1824084wpp/breaking-enhypen-announces-heeseungs-departure-from-group
Enhypen is at an amazing stage in their career right now and while I’m so sad about about this, I’m so fucking impressed at Heeseung’s commitment to his own love of music. This is a risk no one has ever taken before. No one has left a group without controversy or lawsuit or 2 years away from renewal, especially when the group is still reaching new heights and gaining new rewards. They JUST won a Daesang. Just finished Coachella. Just had a sold-out western tour. Just had their most successful comeback chart ever. Just breaking into Australia and Europe markets.
Many people are talking about how other idols waited until they were big and stable which makes this even more insane and impressive. The balls on this guy. No one can ever accuse Heeseung of only caring about fame and success. It’s always been the music.
Here we are. He’s insane to care this much about his art, at the risk of everything. It’s fucked up but I’m gagged.
sounds like the company really sees his solo potential. makes me more excited
It’s just so surprising. They’ve had OT7 events up to yesterday and they have more OT7 events scheduled, including new merch and a festival. He was even talking about his plans with the members in Australia a few days ago. He was literally talking about a Europe tour yesterday.
We’re blindsided. I’m not one to overthink but I think people have a point that it sounds odd Belift would suggest this option to him in the first place. Why? Was it so impossible to halt group activities for a month or two to give room for a solo project? Why was this the compromise? So many questions and so much sadness.
I am literally sobbing right now first danielle now heeseung 2026 is not going how it was supposed to go
I’m just worried about how Enhypen’s songs will be like now. Heeseung had some of the best vocals in the group, and now that he’s gone… ugh, this is just all confusing to me, but I’m still excited to see what his music direction will be like.
I’m glad he’s pursuing his own dreams, and the company seems to be fully behind him as well.
After all this I hope his music isn’t ass 😭😭🙏🙏
Why not do solo projects and return to the group like everybody else did.
This is like Justin Timberlake levels of “I’m out, fuck you boys, I’m solo now”
I wonder if BeLift didn’t want to slow down Enha’s schedule to allow Heeseung to have solo outings while remaining in the group, so they said he could be a solo artist instead but no group. Just a theory.
It’s still interesting though, because he was the center right? I don’t know much about Enhypen, but from what I’ve been seeing, continuing with the group separately is going to be like trying to make Ice Cream without milk. Possible, but it will be different.
i believe that has some truth in both statements, but fans can’t help but raise eyebrows since this is so sudden. can’t wait for the full story in a few years when he releases his book SPARKLE ✨️
Wow this is the first thing I see when I open Reddit but, it’s looking like Enhypen is approaching their 7th year next year and perhaps negotiations are already in order or perhaps Heeseung has a different contract, and the company sees potential in his solo career.
Is there any way he can do both his solo activities and sometimes work with enhypen?
He could’ve released solo stuff while being in enhypen just like yeonjun is doing atm but I respect his decision🥹
Okay I didn’t expect to wake up to this and this to be the first thing I see. Why can’t he be a soloist and in Enhypen? I don’t Stan them but I regularly keep up with them. Hell, it’s not a problem with NCT. I’m so confused.. maybe I’m dreaming? Isn’t Heeseung the lead vocalist??
The only reason I can make up to justify this is maybe he just wasn’t happy in the group. He was unfulfilled. Yes, he could go solo and be in the group as well. But he isn’t, and there has to be a reason why. Being a fan of NCT, seeing the announcement at first scared me because of Taeils departure. Thankfully, it’s nothing like that. I hope he’s happy as a soloist, and that he can still freely interact with the other Enhypen members.
I still think this is bizarre. There is really no reason for him to leave the group. Like…every other group member that has had a solo release. What a nothing burger of an explanation.
Woaah what happened ??
Seriously im shocked… since it was so abruptl I was worried but it seems this was probably heeseung’s will considering how big of a risk it would be to remove THE heeseung from enh.
The timing and wording of all this is weird as hell. I hope for fans and the members it’s nothing bigger and both sides can be peaceful.
Lots of words yet saying nothing. Why is he leaving?
This is so surprising like what?? I never saw this coming at all. And heesung one of the faces of the group? I understand he must’ve been unhappy with the group’s creative direction but he should’ve done solos instead of outright leaving the group. I wonder if they discussed the group’s vampire concept and belift had no plans to change it up so he left or if it was something else
The more I think about it, the more his decision makes sense. Usually bg don’t start solo projects until mandatory enlistments start, and since he’s the oldest, he won’t be able to release a solo project until he’s out of the military. That’s a really long time from now, so I don’t blame him. 🙁
my ult was in like 4 groups at one time so i don’t see why he had to leave
BUT i just hope it was his choice, not the company’s which the wording on this is making me doubt
This is so sudden. I’m not wrong to think there have been no signs, right?? It must be their busy schedules or something. I really can’t think of anything else.
So even though he is leaving Enhypen he is still in Belift?
Hee Sung his last song 🤭
Everyone keeps saying there’s no “reason” for him to leave; and with the fear of Belift forcing him, I get it.
But is no one considering he wanted to leave? Personal discomfort needs no “reason”in that sense. Maybe he’s tired, maybe he’s unfulfilled etc; and maybe he could wait it out, go solo later. But he doesn’t want to because he’s unfulfilled/unsatisfied in what he’s doing right now anyways? I’m not saying it’s the only option but like, he’s a grown man, he’s capable of choosing too. It’s a real possibility.
Edit: And not only is it a possibility, but it’s what he said. Suggestion or not, he *chose* the suggestion.
Were their contracts up for renewal? Or was this truly a bolt from the blue decision?
Maybe he has bad relationship with his members but the company doesnt want to let him as go as he is one of the most popular member. (Don’t hate on me. This is just a MAYBE)
I wish Heeseung success 🥹
Big ooof
is it only me or does someone think it was forced?
Even if this is the right choice, I worry that it isn’t the right time. The group is at an all time high. Nevertheless, if it makes him happy I’ll come to terms with it. I just really hope the timing is right. Solo music is different because it requires a lot of exploring of styles and imo, it takes time to become pretty good and confident at it. I hope he won’t be too much in a hurry or disappointed with this choice later. It takes time to build something new and strong. I just hope all parties realise that.
The group needs him so I’m struggling with this choice. It’s all so surprising. I’ll need some time to process it. If this is really about the company not being able to readjust the schedule for him, then imo, it’s really a shame
Im so sad about the news! But to all the best to him.. literally wondering who’s taking over his lines in all the songs since he’s like 50% of all enhypen songs tbh. What a shocker really.
This really is a strange case. Either something bad happened with the group that he wanted out or the company was so unwilling to support his solo while in a group that this was the only option. Or something. Whatever it is, it’s just so weird. Especially since it wouldn’t have been incredibly long until the group contract ended
I’m wish him nothing but the best in his career and dreams and I wish Enhypen nothing but the best in success and happiness I pray no one hate Heeseung’s decision and blame anyone for him to leave because I feel like it’s one side to this situation and this is sad but I’m pray for both Heeseung and Enhypen to flourish and continue making their dreams remember Enhypen is always 7 may their legacy always continue 🫶🏿🙏
I know this is weird to a lot of people but I think it kind of makes sense. We’re so used to idols not being actual artists so when an idol wants to be their own artist doing things that might not align with their own goals can be agonizing. It’s easy to say why didn’t you stay for another 2 years until the contract ends. But we don’t know how difficult it probably was for him if he was doing something he feels like he has outgrown.
I saw it coming from miles away tbh and not that surprised about it. When I watched enhypen content, Heeseung never looked fully happy to me and somewhere I got the sense that he ain’t happy. He just wasn’t made to be in a group and he has a very strong self identity and a sense of passion and he wanted to do that. So I’m very happy for him. I’ll support him anyway. Thanks Heeseung for living out your truth no matter how hard it was for you.
I thought Enhypen was going to be one of the groups where all members would stay.
This kind of thing is all too common in K-pop.
This makes no sense. I see only one ratonal explaination to this, and Engenes won’t be happy to hear it. I truly hope the rest of the members are okay