Heeseung will leave enhypen, Belift Lab announced on March 10, 2026. it reached the decision after extensive discussions and that Heeseung has a clear musical path he wishes to pursue. Belift Lab added Heeseung will remain under the company and work on a solo album while the group will continue official activities as a six-member act.
Enhypen to continue as a six-member group
Belift Lab framed the move as the result of in-depth talks about the future direction and goals of the group and each member. The agency wrote, “Through deep conversations about each member’s vision for the future and the team’s direction, we confirmed that Heeseung has a clear musical path he wishes to pursue, ” and added, “After careful consideration, we decided to respect his aspirations. “
The statement emphasized that the decision followed a long period of deliberation and noted that the group will transition to a six-person system for its upcoming official schedule. Belift Lab said ENHYPEN will continue delivering performances and energy to fans under the new lineup while Heeseung prepares solo work as an artist managed by the same label.
Agency and Heeseung statements
Heeseung, a 24-year-old singer and member of ENHYPEN, addressed fans directly in a message included with the announcement. Heeseung wrote, “Thanks to the members with whom I shared countless emotions, and to ENGENE, who always filled every empty space with their support, I was able to take step after step toward a dream that once felt out of reach. “
Heeseung continued, “I am working hard on an album so I can meet you all again soon. I will move forward with the love from ENGENE always in my heart. ” Belift Lab reiterated that while not every detail could be explained in a short statement, the choice was made with the future of both the group and Heeseung in mind and asked for understanding from fans.
Quick context and what’s next
Heeseung debuted with ENHYPEN in November 2020 after appearing on the audition program I-LAND; the group entered the scene with their first album, BORDER: DAY ONE. The group’s seventh mini-album, THE SIN: VANISH, released January 16, 2026, is noted as their last release as a seven-member act.
Moving forward, Belift Lab has committed to a six-member ENHYPEN official schedule, and Heeseung will focus on a solo album while remaining under the label. The announcement arrives ahead of possible contract renewal talks between the group and their management label, and observers should expect further schedule details and official statements from the company on upcoming promotions. Fans of enhypen and followers of Heeseung’s solo plans will likely watch for a solo release timeline and the group’s next public activities under the six-member lineup.
