ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki Reacts To Mention Of Heeseung Despite Company’s Alleged Restrictions

ENHYPEN Ni-Ki’s reaction to a mention of Heeseung, despite the company’s alleged restrictions, has sparked major reactions.

After Heeseung was announced to leave ENHYPEN, it has been a huge shock and wave of emotions for fans.

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Amid everything going on, fans were heartbroken to see ENHYPEN still having to do a fancall event.

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An OP explained that during the fan calls, a staff member tried to cut the call when they saw a chance of someone speaking about Heeseung. They added that instead, they showed an uchiwa (a Japanese paddle fan which is often used by fans to support their favorite idols), with one having Ni-Ki’s name and the other with Heeseung on it.

I will always be a HEEKI girl …

**I showed up for Ni-ki today despite everything that had happened. One thing is for sure, their brotherhood can never be taken away. He gave a thumbs up when I showed Heeseung's name — it’s a small gesture, but it carries a lot of comfort. 🖤… pic.twitter.com/PoY1mNHScK

— Lorraine💋 (@ch_lorraine) March 11, 2026

Fans got very emotional seeing Ni-Ki react to the uchiwa.

This was so smart thank you sm for doing this little gesture❤️‍🩹🥺🫂 I just know the boys are rooting for us in this ! https://t.co/lxLDoPDPhk

— eda⁎⁺ (@blessedsimed) March 11, 2026

Oh wow, the way you can see his eyes looking back to the staff behind the camera to make sure it’s not gonna get him in trouble :(( our poor baby

— jaywonah (@jjaywonah) March 11, 2026

thank you so much for this 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

— ale :3 sevEN (@cuorhee) March 11, 2026

Thank you so much for doing this 😭🥹🫶🏼

— Triyyy ~ ENHYPEN IS 7 (@triniyy_hee97) March 11, 2026

Yet, when it got shared elsewhere, some fans had more mixed thoughts.

ni-ki doing a thumbs up when op showed him an uchiwa with heeseung's name 🥹😭 pic.twitter.com/nSGuFoiIMg

— kira (fan account) (@allforchulsoo) March 11, 2026

Considering the lack of clarity on the reasoning, they thought it was wrong of the fan to do something that could put them in an uncomfortable position, especially regarding the company.

why do y'all put them in uncomfortable positions, they're probably still figuring out how to react. and the thing is I'm 100% sure y'all won't be doing this to heeseung in the future putting images of the group in his face https://t.co/Ba88GjWlWA

— a. sun ★ fan acc (@whereisnoo) March 11, 2026

y'all are so disrespectful https://t.co/jN9hzeLUhE

— zar (@lemooonaa) March 11, 2026

Y'all are not real fans why would you put your fav in such an uncomfortable position https://t.co/mu1DM4Yqye

— Celine⁷ (@hskheartshaped) March 11, 2026