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Enhypen members release joint statement on Heeseung's departure
Enhypen members express support for Heeseung's solo career and reassure fans amid over 200,000 petition signatures calling for his return, following mutual decision with agency.
- On Tuesday, South Korean music label Belift Lab announced that 24-year-old vocalist Heeseung would leave ENHYPEN after six years to pursue solo activities, though he will remain with the agency.
- Entertainment conglomerate Hybe, Belift Lab's parent company, stated the decision resulted from "mutual discussion" after recognizing Heeseung's "distinct musical vision" regarding his future career path.
- Addressing the change on fan platform Weverse, Heeseung wrote he chose to follow "the direction the company suggested," while fans organized protests at Hybe headquarters in South Korea demanding his return.
- The remaining six members issued a joint statement reassuring fans, known as ENGENE, that they would "grow stronger" and continue to work hard to make them proud.
- Producer El Capitxn, born Jang Yi-jeong, faced backlash Thursday after telling fans to "stop sending me stuff" about the departure, fueling speculation about his influence on Heeseung's exit.
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