Male idol gives up #1 on Billboard to start anew as a singer-songwriter

Around 2020, a planning company called HYBE held auditions to select a new male idol group. Among the participants, 'Lee Heeseung' caught the fans' attention with his outstanding singing and dancing skills, and was the first to be called as a member of ENHYPEN through viewer votes. After debuting and soaring as ENHYPEN's main vocalist, Heeseung suddenly announced his departure in March 2026 to pursue his dream as a musician, adopting the name 'EVAN' as a solo artist rather than an idol. As the existing ENHYPEN fans were not pleased, Evan later apologized to the reporters. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN achieved the feat of reaching #1 on the Billboard 200. Evan sincerely congratulated his colleagues he had worked with and is actively promoting his own music. His latest song, 'Death of me,' embodies a proactive message of being reborn through music crafted by his own hands, rather than being confined to a mold, and accepting any outcome.