K-Pop Singer Heeseung Announces Exit From ENHYPEN; Belift Lab Says Group Will Move Forward With Six Members

Belift Lab confirms Heeseung is leaving Enhypen to focus on a solo album while the group continues as six members. The label emphasises mutual support and ongoing collaboration, with both paths managed by Belift Lab under Hybe. The move follows discussions about the group’s long-term plans and the individual artist’s vision.

Heeseung is leaving K-pop group Enhypen to pursue solo activities, label Belift Lab has confirmed. The 24-year-old, previously the group’s eldest member, is working on a solo album. Belift Lab said Heeseung will stay signed to the company as a solo act. The rest of Enhypen will promote as six members while the label manages both paths.

According to the agency, the choice followed detailed talks about Enhypen’s future. Belift Lab said discussions involved every member and focused on long-term plans. The company also stressed that Heeseung’s next chapter will still unfold within Belift Lab. Fans learned of the change through an official statement and Heeseung’s personal message to supporters.

Heeseung Enhypen Belift Lab: member’s emotional message to Engene

Heeseung addressed Engene on Enhypen’s Weverse community, reflecting on years spent with the group. In the translated post, published by Soompi, Heeseung described the period as both intense and meaningful. The message showed gratitude to fellow members and fans, while confirming a fresh direction. Heeseung also promised ongoing support for Enhypen, even while working separately.

"The six years I've spent have been filled with moments so overwhelming and precious that it's hard to fully put them into words," he says in the post, according to a translation from Soompi. "Thanks to the members who shared countless emotions with me and to all of you Engene (the group's fanbase) who always filled every empty space with your support, I was able to take step after step toward a dream that once felt impossible to reach," he continues. "That time will remain one of the shining moments in my life that I'll never forget. I never want to forget those moments, and I want to continue being one person who cheers for Enhypen more than anyone else.

The rest of Heeseung's statement reads, "While sharing the results of my work so far with the company, I've spent a long time discussing and deliberating with many people about the best way to present it to you, and after much deep thought over a long period, I've made a big decision to follow the direction the company suggested, in order to approach you Engenes in an even better form. As you Engenes know, I've continued my personal projects, pouring a lot of time into them in the hope of one day showing them to you. There was so much I wanted to share, but I also didn't want to put my own desires ahead of the team. I know about your worries and all the various stories out there. I'm working hard to prepare so I can meet you all again as soon as possible. The desire to come back to you in an even better form is more sincere than anything. Since you've always given endless love and affection to someone as imperfect as me, I can understand why you're feeling shocked and worried, and that makes me feel deeply sorry. I think it's because you've cherished and cared for me so much that these feelings arise. I'll keep the immense love you've given me all this time engraved in my heart and run forward as that person. Engene! Thank you, and I love you."

Heeseung Enhypen Belift Lab: label explains group’s future plans

Belift Lab outlined its reasoning in a separate social media announcement directed at fans. The agency said it spoke extensively with Enhypen members about where the team is heading. "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 reads. "As such, Heeseung will be parting ways with Enhypen."

The same notice confirmed Enhypen will now function as a six-member boy group. The line-up includes Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki. Belift Lab also thanked Engene for constant backing in the post. The announcement appeared alongside a message labelled "[NOTICE] ENHYPEN's Future Activities" on the group’s official channels. — ENHYPEN OFFICIAL (@ENHYPEN) March 10, 2026

Enhypen originates from Korean company Belift Lab, which operates under Hybe. The act was formed through survival show I-Land, broadcast on Mnet in South Korea. I-Land was a joint production between Hybe and CJ ENM. The programme followed trainees competing for spots, eventually creating Enhypen’s final roster.

The group recently strengthened its profile with latest release The Sin: Vanish. That album entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2, marking a major career milestone. The chart result highlighted Enhypen’s international reach ahead of this restructuring. Both Heeseung’s solo plans and the group’s future activities will now unfold under Belift Lab.

With Heeseung stepping away from group promotions, Enhypen continue with established six-member activities. The label’s statement and Heeseung’s message both stress respect and mutual support. Engene now await details on Heeseung’s solo album schedule, while also following the group’s next moves. The situation sets up parallel paths for the singer and Enhypen under the same company.