“Leaving the team so irresponsibly…”
Koreaboo
Just now
After leaving ENHYPEN on March 10 to pursue a solo career, Heeseung has rebranded himself as EVAN.
The change came with a new Instagram account and a solo profile with new pictures on BeLift Lab’s website, marking a fresh start.
| BeLift Lab
While fans have been excited about his solo debut, many Korean netizens have criticized the move.
Heeseung Unexpectedly Changes His Name After Leaving ENHYPEN, Hit With Backlash
Some linked his new stage name to Yoo Ho Suk of CLICK B, who also re-debuted solo as EVAN. Many netizens, however, focused on how abruptly he left ENHYPEN, questioning the fairness to the remaining members and the fans.
Despite the backlash, a few remain curious about the kind of music EVAN will release.
| TheQoo
- “Wow… so he really just quit the group because he didn’t want to do it, lol. The agency seems weird, too. It’s surprising they just let him leave, and even more surprising that they’re supporting a solo debut? Aren’t the other members the ones left looking foolish? Who would even want to keep the group going after that? If it were me, I wouldn’t renew my contract.”
- “Leaving the team so irresponsibly without even finishing a contract that had less than two years left… I hope he gets back all the hurt he gave to the six ENHYPEN members and the fans and regrets it for life.”
- “So he really wanted to go solo… didn’t seem like there was bad blood among the members either…”
- “I’m not the only one who thought of Yoo Ho Suk as soon as I saw Evan, huh lol. But honestly, it really seems like he just wanted to go solo and left the group suddenly. I can see why fans would be frustrated.”
- “I’m curious what kind of music they’ll release as a solo.”
It seems like EVAN will face a big challenge in establishing himself independently while managing the perception of leaving a popular group so suddenly.