Q. A new beginning requires courage, doesn’t it? Because it is a path never taken before. Despite that, what motivated Evan?
A. I think the desire to create was the strongest. I also had a desire to truly and deeply understand myself. I think those kinds of stimuli were constantly around me.
“In 2024, the mixtape that was right around the corner was postponed indefinitely, and now the company is saying that solo activities within the team are not allowed. I will say it once again: amidst the distorted structure of the idol industry and complex external circumstances, how could Heeseung possibly have made a choice regarding [the company’s proposal] that would protect his value without anyone getting hurt?”
It has been reported that Belift Lab never released his mixtape after promising him they’d do that for 2 years
“According to Belift Lab on the 11th, Evan will release his digital single “Ride or Die” on the 22nd.
“Ride or Die” is an idiomatic expression meaning “to stay together until the end.” Through this single, Evan plans to showcase his emotions and his future musical direction.
The single contains two tracks that capture Evan’s emotions and energy. The agency explained, “Evan participated not only in producing the single, but also in writing lyrics, composing, and the overall visual creative process, conveying his feelings toward his fans.” At noon on this day, concept photos were also unveiled.
Evan, who debuted in 2020 as a member of the group ENHYPEN under the name Heeseung, announced his solo activities after leaving the group in March. As he embarks on a new chapter, Evan will meet fans at the 2026 Busan One Asia Festival on the 26th and at KCON LA 2026 on August 16.”
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Meanwhile the article about his solo debut only got released now…
According to the agency, the reason cited was that ENHYPEN’s schedule is extremely tight throughout the year, making it very difficult for the members to fully maintain group activities while simultaneously pursuing independent music projects.
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1. We don’t f*cking care about him, just stop mentioning ENHYPEN
2. Start calling him Evan instead ㅋㅋㅋ What ENHYPEN?
3. Ex-members never seize to leech off their previous groups
4. Whether the reason is valid or not, think about how much burden will this member create for the group? Seriously does he have no common sense..?
5. Did the company put the brakes on his solo because the group’s concept was too rigid?
6. Seriously he could’ve just held back a bit longer and wrapped up his contract. I seriously don’t get why he couldn’t stand waiting a bit more
7. If he was this greedy to create, then why not just debut solo?
8. I’m more impressed the same company decided to debut him solo. I seriously wonder what the company and that guy were thinking
9. Then he should’ve never debuted with the group… Also why did the company not let him just release his solo stuff? With their seniority, I feel like they’re allowed to release one or two solo albums already
10. If he can’t even hold back for 1 year. I feel like it would’ve been better if he just stayed with the group