Fans have defended him against naysayers.
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Recently, Heeseung returned to activities after a brief hiatus.
Heeseung | Be:Lift Lab
On March 10, it was announced that Heeseung would depart from ENHYPEN, staying under the company for his solo career. He confirmed this with a handwritten letter, which has since partially fueled fan protests.
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On March 22, the idol returned to activities during video call events, speaking with fans for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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During one call, the idol seemed to directly acknowledge everything going on, telling a fan they must have felt “really surprised.” He also adds that was “totally” okay but that “a part of me feels a bit apologetic/bad.”
믿고 따라갈게~ pic.twitter.com/jxC6IYYmQJ
— sectionhs (@outersection01) March 22, 2026
What I want to do/say? I know you must have been really surprised… but I’m totally okay. Still, a part of me feels a bit apologetic, too.”
— Heeseung
Many reacted to this video with a variety of emotions, with many feeling sadness over his departure still. Others addressed negative comments, saying that he was being criticized no matter what he said or did.
*heeseung says nothing about his departure*
ot6s: u bastard u dont care about the members ur selfish and greedy
*heeseung speaks about his departure*
ot6s: u bastard u dont care about the members ur selfish and greedy https://t.co/UFlbMFviT4
— 🦌 (@perlasngras) March 22, 2026
🦌: You must have been really shocked(surprised) to hear this news,but it’s really okay. And I still feel really sorry in my heart…(feel so bad)
my heeseung ☹️
pic.twitter.com/4znc0GB84u
— miri (@hsngpilled) March 22, 2026
260322 yzy fancall
🦌: you must have been really surprised
🦌: but it’s really fine and i feel so sorry in my heart
you don’t need actually to apologize, hee 🥺🫳🏻#HEESEUNG #희승
pic.twitter.com/X4hKQRCPZO
— ENHYPEN IS 7🧡 (@mystar_pjs) March 22, 2026