Heeseung has officially retired from ENHYPEN and the group will continue with six members.

In a statement shared in English by Belift Lab, they have confirmed Heeseung’s departure from the group.

Future activities of ENHYPEN

Hello, I’m BELIFT LAB.

We would like to express our gratitude to ENGENE for its unwavering support of ENHYPEN and provide information on ENHYPEN’s future activities.

BELIFT LAB has put a lot of thought and consideration into the future direction and goals of ENHYPEN. 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 its own distinctive musical vision and we have decided to respect it.

As such, HEESEUNG will separate from ENHYPEN and ENHYPEN will continue its official activities from now on as a six-member group.

It is difficult to broadcast the entire process on such short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation. We understand that this news requires a lot of processing and may be received with mixed reactions. However, 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 begin a new chapter of their journey.

Thank you.

— BELIEF LAB

Heeseung debuted as part of ENHYPEN after placing fifth in the final episode of I-LAND. He was also known for being a trainee under Big Hit Entertainment for over three years before joining the survival show. He will now move on to a new chapter in his career and we wish him the best of luck as he forges his new path.