The group will continue as 6.
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Heeseung has officially withdrawn from ENHYPEN and the group will continue as six members.
In a statement shared in English by Belift Lab, they have confirmed Heeseung’s departure from the group.
ENHYPEN’s Future Activities
Hello, this is BELIFT LAB.
We would like to express our gratitude toward ENGENE for their unwavering support for ENHYPEN and provide information on ENHYPEN’s future activities.
BELIFT LAB has given much thought and consideration into ENHYPEN’s future direction and goals. 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.
As such, HEESEUNG will be parting ways with ENHYPEN, and ENHYPEN will continue official activities henceforth as a group of six members.
It’s difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation. 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.
ENHYPEN remains committed to sharing energetic performances with ENGENE. HEESEUNG will be preparing a solo album as an artist under BELIFT LAB.
We ask for ENGENE’s continued love and support for ENHYPEN and HEESEUNG as they start a new chapter of their journey.
Thank you.
— BELIFT LAB
Heeseung debuted as part of ENHYPEN after placing fifth in the final episode of I-LAND. He was also known for being a Big Hit Entertainment trainee for over three years before joining the survival show. He will now be moving on to a new chapter of his career and we wish him the best of luck as he forges his new path.