ENHYPEN's Heeseung announces departure from group

Heeseung, who debuted as a member of ENHYPEN in 2020, is leaving the group, BELIFT LAB has announced.

On March 10, 2026, the label confirmed Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN in a statement posted to the group's social media channels regarding “ENHYPEN's future activities," which was posted in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

“BELIFT LAB has given much thought and consideration [to] ENHYPEN's future direction and goals. 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 and we have decided to respect it,” the statement read.

News of Heeseung's departure from the group comes as a surprise to many, which BELIFT LAB addressed in its statement. “It’s difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation,” the statement continued. “We understand that this news is a lot to process and may be received with mixed reactions. Nevertheless, we hope you understand that this decision was made for the future of ENHYPEN and Heeseung.”

Though he is exiting ENHYPEN, the statement confirmed that Heeseung will remain at BELIFT LAB as a solo artist. “Heeseung will be preparing a solo album as an artist under BELIFT LAB. We ask for ENGENE's continued love and support for ENHYPEN and Heeseung as they start a new chapter of their journey,” the note clarified.

Shortly after the official announcement, Heeseung took to the fan platform Weverse to post a hand-penned letter for fans in Korean about the situation. In his note, Heeseung addressed fans directly, apologizing for the sudden notice. He also expressed his gratitude for his time as a member of ENHYPEN, which he called a dream come true that he'll never forget.