Biography

Heeseung

희승 / Lee Hee-seung

Formerly of ENHYPEN

Heeseung (Lee Hee-seung) is a South Korean singer. The eldest member and main vocalist of ENHYPEN from its November 2020 debut, he left the group on March 10, 2026 and remained under Belift Lab as a soloist, debuting as Evan on June 22, 2026 with the single "Ride or Die".

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Evan

Profile

Heeseung (Lee Hee-seung) is a South Korean singer who debuted as the main vocalist and eldest member of ENHYPEN in November 2020, after finishing fifth on Mnet’s I-LAND. A Big Hit trainee since 2017, he was long regarded as the group’s vocal anchor.

On March 10, 2026, Belift Lab announced his departure from ENHYPEN to pursue a solo career while remaining with the label. He adopted the stage name Evan in April 2026 and made his solo debut on June 22, 2026 with the digital single “Ride or Die”.

Facts

  • He joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee in 2017 after being scouted during an entrance exam at Hanlim Arts School, and finished fifth in the I-LAND finale to secure his ENHYPEN debut. Wikipedia EN
  • On March 10, 2026, Belift Lab announced his departure from ENHYPEN to pursue a solo career; the label reaffirmed the decision even after fan petitions gathered more than one million signatures. Forbes
  • He adopted the stage name Evan on April 8, 2026 — a name he said he had cherished since childhood — and opened his personal Instagram account @h_evva_n the same day. The Korea Herald
  • His solo debut came on June 22, 2026 with the digital single "Ride or Die" (B-side "Overflow"), released under Belift Lab. Earlier, in January 2025, he and Jake featured on Flo Rida's single "Confessions". Wikipedia EN

Works

I-LAND Contestant
2020 / Reality show
Off My Face (cover) Vocalist
2022 / Other
Zero Moment (Summer Strike OST) Vocalist
2022 / Other
Confessions (Flo Rida feat. Heeseung & Jake of ENHYPEN x Paul Russell) Featured vocalist
2025 / Other
Ride or Die Solo artist (Evan)
2026 / Other

Awards

D Awards UPick Global Choice (Male)
2026 / D Awards

FAQ

Why did Heeseung leave ENHYPEN?
Belift Lab announced on March 10, 2026 that Heeseung was leaving ENHYPEN after discussions with all members made clear he had his own distinct musical direction. He remains signed to Belift Lab as a solo artist.
Who is Evan?
Evan is Heeseung's solo stage name, adopted on April 8, 2026. He debuted as a soloist on June 22, 2026 with the digital single "Ride or Die".
Was Heeseung the oldest member of ENHYPEN?
Yes. Born October 15, 2001, he was the eldest of the seven members who debuted together in November 2020.

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