ENHYPEN Speaks Out After HEESEUNG’s Exit in Message to Fans

The remaining members of ENHYPEN are presenting a united front in the wake of HEESEUNG’s sudden departure, sharing a statement addressing fans on X on Tuesday (March 10).

Posted a few hours after label BELIFT LAB shared that the 24-year-old performer would be leaving the boy band after six years together, JUNGWON, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO and NI-KI released a joint message sharing their collective thoughts. “We bet you were really shocked seeing today’s announcement,” the guys wrote, noting they were “most worried” about what “ENGENE would think,” according to the site’s English translation.

“Seeing ENGENE worry and struggle is the greatest pain for us,” the sextet continued. “The time we’ve spent together up until now is precious beyond words. That’s why we respect and support HEESEUNG hyung’s choice and new beginning that we’ve shared all this time.”

BELIFT shocked fans early Tuesday morning by disclosing in a lengthy statement that HEESEUNG would be “parting ways” with ENHYPEN to pursue solo activities. “It’s difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation,” it read. “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.”

HEESEUNG also shared a message of his own on Weverse, writing that he had shared his work with BELIFT, and that they “spent a long time discussing” how his solo art could be shared with the world. He explained in his letter, “After thinking deeply about it for a long time, I ultimately made a big decision in line with the direction that was discussed, in hopes of returning to you in a better way.”

Regardless, the news was met with widespread concern and upset from ENGENE, with some fans wondering if there’s more to the story, and whether HEESEUNG was pressured to leave. Mainly, people are sad to see ENHYPEN’s lineup fractured, to which the band wrote in its statement, “To ease ENGENE’s worries even a little and create happy days for ENGENE every day, we ENHYPEN will grow even more from now on.”

“Anytime, anywhere, we’ll become stronger and never forget our gratitude,” the group added. “We’re always thankful and we love you, ENGENE.”

See ENHYPEN’s full statement below.