Heeseung officially stepped into his solo era as Evan. On April 22, 2026, the former ENHYPEN member made his first public appearance under his new name at a brand event for a contact lens label at Musinsa Megastore Seongsu in Seoul. Clips from the event quickly spread online, showing Evan greeting fans and making his first in-person solo schedule.
It was his first official public schedule since BELIFT LAB confirmed on March 10 that Heeseung is leaving ENHYPEN to pursue solo activities while staying with the agency. ENHYPEN is now continuing as a six-member group, and BELIFT LAB has framed this move as a way for him to follow his own musical direction.
That introduction became official on April 8, when BELIFT LAB introduced him as Evan and launched new teaser images and a separate Instagram account.
Why Heeseung Named Himself Evan
Heeseung stated that “Evan” is a name he created and cherished when he was young. It carries “precious memories” for him, and he wanted to start a new chapter with a new mindset.
The name is designed to represent his “most honest and natural self.” His solo branding focuses on “unfiltered” identity. Moving away from the standard idol look to focus on his own unique music.
Fans React to Evan’s First Appearance
His bright golden-blonde hair gave the Musinsa appearance a noticeably different feel from his ENHYPEN days.
Some fans are openly grieving the sudden ENHYPEN Heeseung departure. While others are backing his next move and waiting for details on his solo music under BELIFT LAB.
