He spoke about it back in 2025.
Koreaboo
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Fans are revisiting Sunghoon’s 2025 comments about solo activities, which have taken on new significance following Heeseung’s departure from ENHYPEN.
Heeseung | BeLift Lab
In a previous interview to celebrate ENHYPEN’s then-anniversary, Sunghoon expressed his hope that the members could pursue solo performances while still remaining together as a group.
🐧: i hope that in the future we can each have our own solo stages, while still continuing together as a team…. pic.twitter.com/LnnqFInEjV
— 샐마•𝗘𝗡-| bring heeseung back (@ahgasela) March 15, 2026
Question: Do you have a goal for the future?
Sunghoon: I want to keep working together far into the future. I’d like to see everyone do solo performances later on while still keeping the team together.
Now, after Belift Lab confirmed Heeseung has departed the group to focus on solo releases and activities, many fans feel that Sunghoon’s wish is no longer possible.
remember sunghoon’s words please….! sign the petition and do anything else that can bring belift down so we can eventually get heeseung back to us https://t.co/FDs0YNkr3f
— 안나 ☆ fan acc (@cuddlyheeseung) March 15, 2026
Others have shared heartbreak over the idea that the agency’s approach may prevent other members from exploring individual musical projects without leaving ENHYPEN.
Heeseung Will Not Return To ENHYPEN, Belift Lab Insists
On March 15, BeLift Lab insisted that Heeseung would not return to the group despite ongoing fan protests. The agency also claimed that due to ENHYPEN’s busy schedule, it would have been impossible to pursue solo releases while staying a member.
BeLift Lab “Threatens” ENHYPEN Members As Real Reason Behind Heeseung’s Departure Sparks Fear
Fans have taken issue with this, claiming the message is “threatening” to the remaining six members. Furthermore, BeLift Lab’s stance would also make Sunghoon’s wish impossible.
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