The remaining members of ENHYPEN have shared a collective message in response to the unexpected exit of HEESEUNG, who has left the group after six years together. JUNGWON, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI posted their statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, March 10, just hours after their label, BELIFT LAB, announced the departure.

Band Members Address Fans with Emotional Message

The group’s message, translated from Korean, opened with the line: ‘We bet you were really shocked seeing today’s announcement.’ They acknowledged the emotional impact of the news on their fans, referring to them as ‘ENGENE,’ a term used by the group to address their fanbase.

‘Seeing ENGENE worry and struggle is the greatest pain for us,’ the members wrote, emphasizing the deep connection they have with their supporters. They expressed that the time spent together has been ‘precious beyond words’ and that they ‘respect and support HEESEUNG hyung’s choice and new beginning.’

HEESEUNG had also posted his own message on Weverse, the official fan platform of the group, explaining that he had decided to pursue a solo career after ‘thinking deeply for a long time,’ following the company’s suggestion.

Label Issues Statement on HEESEUNG’s Departure

BELIFT LAB, the label managing ENHYPEN, released a detailed statement on Tuesday morning, confirming that HEESEUNG would be parting ways with the group to focus on a solo career. The statement emphasized that the decision was not made lightly, stating, ‘It’s difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation.’

The label acknowledged that the news would be ‘a lot to process’ and may be received with ‘mixed reactions.’ However, they reiterated that the decision was made with the future of both ENHYPEN and HEESEUNG in mind.

The departure has sparked concern among fans, with many questioning whether HEESEUNG was pressured to leave. While the group has not addressed these speculations directly, they have pledged to continue moving forward together.

ENHYPEN Vows to Continue as a Group

In their statement, the remaining members of ENHYPEN assured their fans that they would ‘grow even more from now on’ and ‘create happy days for ENGENE every day.’ They emphasized their commitment to becoming stronger and to never forgetting their gratitude for the support they have received.

‘Anytime, anywhere, we’ll become stronger and never forget our gratitude,’ they added. ‘We’re always thankful and we love you, ENGENE.’

The sudden departure of HEESEUNG marks a significant change for the group, which has been a major force in the K-pop industry since its debut in 2020. The group has released several successful albums, including Border: Carnival and Border: Escape, and has garnered a global fanbase.

With the group now operating as a six-member unit, the future of ENHYPEN remains uncertain. Their next album, BORDER: FATE, is scheduled for release in April, and fans are eager to see how the group will adapt to this new dynamic.

As the group moves forward, the emotional impact of HEESEUNG’s departure will likely continue to resonate with fans. The statement from the remaining members has been widely shared online, with many expressing their support for both the group and HEESEUNG’s new chapter.