Heeseung Launches Solo Career As Evan

Former ENHYPEN member HEESEUNG is launching his new solo era with a brand refresh intake.

The 24-year-old K-pop star who left the now-six-member band last month emerged with a new look and name for his next chapter.

Now going by the name EVAN, the singer revealed his Instagram, which features a series of close-ups of his eyes, face and hands, ending with a brief video clip in which he appears fresh-faced and without the usual gloss associated with the genre.

According to a press release announcing the launch, the visuals represent EVAN in his “most authentic form. With minimalist makeup and effortless styling, the portraits strip away embellishment to reveal a raw, understated charisma.”

Label BELIFT LAB said the new images capture “the purest form of EVAN — an artist at the very beginning of his identity, before any external definition is applied.”

According to the release, EVAN reflects the singer-songwriter and producer’s artistic integrity and personal narrative, with the star explaining that the updated moniker reflects “a name I’ve cherished since childhood, one that holds many of my most precious memories. Through this name, I hope to reach fans with music that fully expresses my most honest and natural self.”

The K-pop icon debuted as Heeseung in ENHYPEN in 2020 and in addition to his vocals alongside former bandmates Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki, on three studio albums and seven EPs.

He also wrote and produced tracks including “Highway 1009” and “Dial Tragedy.”

Upon his departure in March, BELIFT LAB said in a statement, “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 his own distinct musical vision.”

He also penned a letter to the group’s fans, ENGENE, at the time, writing, “The past six years have been filled with moments that are difficult to put into words — moments that were overwhelmingly meaningful, and incredibly precious to me. Sharing so many emotions with the members, and having ENGENEs always there to support us, helped me move closer, step by step, to a dream that once felt out of reach. I truly believe none of this would have been possible without you. Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life. I will never forget them, and I want to continue supporting ENHYPEN as someone who will always cheer them on.”

At the time, no additional information was available on when fans can expect EVAN’s musical debut.