On March 10, soloist EVAN (formerly known as Heeseung) withdrew from ENHYPEN, sparking speculation, backlash, and calls for his return to the group. Now, fans are flocking to defend his former group-mate, Sunoo.
Recently, a clip of Sunoo tackling a demanding high note in ENHYPEN’s song “Moonstruck” has attracted attention online.
This part of the song was originally sung by Heeseung.
Some netizens weren’t impressed by Sunoo’s version, with some criticizing the star’s live vocals.
Oh now I get why Engenes went crazy when that heesung guy left cuz wtf is this 😭😭😭 https://t.co/VNCUdh1Nto
— ☆ (@_lyneho) May 1, 2026
I don't go here but yeah this sounds horrible do they not have any other vocalist? https://t.co/5dxPENctq3
— 💢 (@Letters4aerron) May 1, 2026
the double standards in kpop is insane because if this was a gg everyone would be dragging them to filth but since its a hybe bg everyone is just saying “he will improve” https://t.co/tcffoz5mzP
— ? (@sohxinyu) May 1, 2026
The bar is so low over here https://t.co/RUAAWgyT9m
— Maysoon ⁹ (@ONEANDONLYFOR2) May 1, 2026
However, fans quickly came to Sunoo’s defense, some claiming that the note is outside of his vocal range, while others shared other clips of his singing. Fans applauded Sunoo’s “courage,” given that it was first time performing the “Moonstruck” high note in concert.
That highnote is NOT in Sunoo’s vocal range, I bet it hurt his vocal cords
I think after Hee Jay would be the member to come close to Hee’s vocal rangeBut making the members perform songs that require insane vocal skills after Hee’s departure is just a set up.. I hate Belift https://t.co/4nliZHxlH6
— 🫧 (@movingcastle___) May 1, 2026
he will always k1ll this part once he gets comfortable and gain more confidence with his new role in enhypen https://t.co/fRoPJ5Uz3n
— 🪽 (@darkbloodsunoo) May 1, 2026
HIGH NOTES AFTER HIGH NOTES 🔥 KIM SUNOO DELIVERING ALL THESE PARTS PERFECTLY AND LIVE 🥹
pic.twitter.com/yuBYG0PIqd https://t.co/IHA8ym0XnI
— 🍀| rt deal 📌 (@sunoofullife) May 1, 2026
to the people in the qrts, sunoo hitting those high notes in moonstruck for the first time live takes so much courage, like imagine stepping out of your comfort zone in front of everyone and still giving it your all https://t.co/NvoJApgji9
— ૮₍.•︤ · •︤ ₎ა (@sunsdearest) May 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Heeseung has been embarking on his first solo activities as EVAN.
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