Heeseung Leaves ENHYPEN: Everything You Missed
On March 10, Heeseung withdrew from ENHYPEN, sparking speculation, backlash, and more. From official statements to schedule changes, here’s everything you might have missed so far.
1. BELIFT LAB’s Statement
BELIFT broke the news to fans in this official statement, explaining that Heeseung will remain with the company while pursuing his “own distinct musical vision.”
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
2. Heeseung’s Statement
After BELIFT LAB released their statement, Heeseung personally addressed fans by posting this handwritten letter on Weverse:
“Hello, this is Heeseung.
First of all, I’m sure many ENGENE were surprised to hear the news about me, and I imagine many of you may have questions about the sudden news.. That’s why I wanted to speak directly to ENGENE.
The past six years have been filled with moments that are so overwhelming and precious that they’re hard to fully put into words. Thanks to the members with whom I shared countless emotions, and to ENGENE who always filled the empty spaces, I was able to take step after step toward a dream that once felt impossible to reach.
Those times will remain some of the most shining moments of my life that I will never forget. I want to be someone who never forgets those moments and continues to support ENHYPEN more than anyone else.
While sharing the work I’ve created with the company, I spent a long time discussing with many people about the best way to present it. After thinking deeply for a long time, I made a big decision to follow the direction suggested by the company so that I can approach ENGENE with a better side of myself.
As you know, I’ve been continuing my personal projects and have spent a lot of time hoping that I could show them to ENGENE one day. There were so many things I wanted to show you, but I also didn’t want to put my own ambitions ahead of the team.
I know about the worries and many conversations that have been going around. I’m preparing diligently so that I can meet you all again as soon as possible. My wish to return and greet you with a better version of myself is completely sincere.
Because ENGENE have always given endless love and support to someone like me who still has so many shortcomings, I also feel very sorry knowing that you may be surprised and worried. But I believe you feel this way because of how much you care about me. I will continue running ahead while keeping the abundant love that ENGENE have given me engraved deep in my heart.
ENGENE, thank you and I love you.”
3. ENHYPEN’s Group Statement
Shortly after news of Heeseung’s departure broke, the remaining six members of ENHYPEN addressed fans on the ENHYPEN members’ account.
엔진 오늘 공지 보고 많이 놀랐을 것 같아요
엔진이 어떻게 생각할지 가장
먼저 걱정했어요
엔하이픈은 언제나 엔진을 위해
존재하는 만큼 엔진이 걱정하고
힘들어하는 것을 보는 것이 저희에게는
가장 큰 아픔이에요.저희에게 지금까지 함께 해왔던 시간은
말로 표현할 수 없을 만큼 소중한…— ENHYPEN (@ENHYPEN_members) March 10, 2026
We think ENGENE must have been very surprised after seeing today’s announcement.
The first thing we worried about was how ENGENE would feel.
Since ENHYPEN always exists for ENGENE, seeing ENGENE worried and having a hard time is the most painful thing for us.
The time we have spent together until now has been so precious that it cannot be expressed in words.
Because of that, we respect and support Heeseung hyung’s decision and his new beginning.
To ease ENGENE’s worries even just a little and to create happy days for ENGENE, we, ENHYPEN, will continue to grow even more.To our precious ENGENE who always cheer for and support us wherever we are, we will become an ENHYPEN you can always be proud of. We will grow stronger and never forget to be grateful at every moment.
Thank you always, and we love you, ENGENE.— ENHYPEN
4. ENHYPEN’s Schedule
Netizens remain suspicious of the abruptness of Heeseung’s withdrawal announcement, given ENHYPEN’s packed March schedule.
They have so many schedules, a literal festival THIS week, whole Dark Moon lore etc and zero signs something like this happen, this doesn't feel like long time decision but sudden and in last few days/max weeks, this feels so off and wrong and I can't believe it was volunteer pic.twitter.com/IA3jxAO3fv
— Natalie saw ENHYPEN (@Nataenha_) March 10, 2026
5. Heeseung’s Schedule Changes
Heeseung’s sudden departure has raised concerns about upcoming fan events. Some fans wondered what would happen to the fan video call event scheduled for March 11. A fan who had won the fan call tweeted out that Heeseung’s fan call has been postponed, and the other members’ fan calls would proceed as planned.
Put off= postponed (not cancelled) I exactly know the date when he will have the fancall again. I support all Heeseung’s choices because I only love Heeseung so whether he will be Enhypen member or not, I accept all. Thx
— ㅈㅅㅈ (@HexeHi) March 11, 2026
Fans have reportedly received emails about changes to Heeseung’s schedule. According to the email this fan received, Heeseung will not be attending ENHYPEN’s fan party event in Japan at the end of the month.
just got an email that heeseung isn’t attending the fan party in japan on 3/28…
heartbroken but not surprised :( pic.twitter.com/iI6OFhYRwp
— haku | ENHYPEN IS 7 (@cinna7hoon) March 11, 2026
According to this email, fans who were planning to attend the individual high-five and autograph session will be informed about a rescheduled date, but only for Heeseung.
heeseung won’t participate in the m&g event in japan on 29 march…. 😢 pic.twitter.com/hsYnre66Go
— h. (@heeseungggiiee) March 11, 2026
Read more about ENHYPEN’s March 11 fan calls below and stay tuned for more updates:
“Crying?” ENHYPEN Make First Heartbreaking Appearance Since Heeseung’s Departure From Group
