ENHYPEN's Jay Addresses Fans During Livestream Regarding Former Member Heeseung's Departure

Earlier today on April 20th, 2026 ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close member Jay × Artist bio Jay Real name: Park JongseongPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 2002-04-20Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA High-energy performer known for expressive stage presence and strong drive. Outgoing, motivating “people-first” vibe (ENFJ listed; previously ENTP per the same source). Tap again to view profile → Close addressed fans who expressed dissatisfaction or concern with member Heeseung's departure, which was announced last month. BELIFT LAB, the group's label under HYBE, announced in March that Heeseung would be exiting the group and ceasing group activities with ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close in order to pursue a solo career within the company. The group's dedicated fanbase, known as 'Engene', took to social media for days, generating massive buzz surrounding the decision. Controversy quickly broke out, with fans divided on whether the split was mutual or a result of the company's alleged unwillingness for their artists to pursue solo activities. This controversy quickly evolved into large protests, some even taking place outside of HYBE headquarters in Seoul. Fans rented trucks, created signage, and trended the hashtag 'ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close is Seven' on social media platforms, and some even called for a boycott of group activities unless all seven members were present.

Until today, the remaining six members of the group have not publicly addressed these efforts. During his birthday livestream that took place early in the morning, 24-year-old member Jay × Artist bio Jay Real name: Park JongseongPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 2002-04-20Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA High-energy performer known for expressive stage presence and strong drive. Outgoing, motivating “people-first” vibe (ENFJ listed; previously ENTP per the same source). Tap again to view profile → Close addressed the many comments he was receiving in the chat, asking fans not to bring up the situation with the other members out of concern for their emotions on the matter. "ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close is ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close ," he said, in response to many of the comments stating either "ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close is six" or "ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close is seven." He went on to say, "I'm fine, but don't do that to other members, especially on their birthday... Today is a happy birthday for me but I'm nervous, what if other members would feel depressed in these kinds of situations?" The social media buzz follows the launch of Heeseung's new solo path as an artist, which began recently with the announcement of his new stage name 'EVAN × Artist bio EVAN Real name: Lee Hee-seungPosition: Soloist, Singer-SongwriterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2001-10-15 EVAN is a South Korean solo singer-songwriter formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN. EVAN is known publicly for a thoughtful, music-focused personality and a strong interest in vocals and performance. His artistic identity places emphasis on musical growth and developing his own voice as an individual performer. Tap again to view profile → Close ' on April 8th. No official announcement has been made regarding when fans can expect new music. The remaining six members of ENHYPEN × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close -Jake × Artist bio Jake Real name: Sim JaeyunPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, RapperNationality: Korean-AustralianBirthday: 2002-11-15Birthplace: South Korea (moved to Australia at age 9) Warm, friendly member with a sporty background and steady stage growth. Confident, organized “let’s-do-this” energy (ESTJ listed; previously ISTJ per the same source). Tap again to view profile → Close , Jay × Artist bio Jay Real name: Park JongseongPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 2002-04-20Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA High-energy performer known for expressive stage presence and strong drive. Outgoing, motivating “people-first” vibe (ENFJ listed; previously ENTP per the same source). Tap again to view profile → Close , Jungwon × Artist bio Jungwon Real name: Yang JungwonPosition: Leader, Vocalist, DancerNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2004-02-09 ENHYPEN’s leader known for steady vocals and sharp performance control. Calm, structured leader energy; focused and reliable under pressure. Tap again to view profile → Close , NI-Kl, and Sunghoon × Artist bio Sunghoon Real name: Park SunghoonPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, RapperNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2002-12-08Birthplace: Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Former competitive figure skater turned idol—praised for clean visuals, disciplined mindset, and strong facial expressions. Hard-working and self-disciplined; observant and thoughtful (remembers small details). Quiet with strangers but lively with close people, and known for “dad joke” humor. Tap again to view profile → Close —are set to embark on their world tour 'BLOOD SAGA' this year, with dates extending into 2027.