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K-pop singer Lee Heeseung is set to launch a solo career under the new stage name Evan. Photo courtesy of Belift Lab

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K-pop star Heeseung goes solo as Evan after ENHYPEN exit

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block" width="633"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775640930814★MAIN_EVAN Official Press Photo 1 (Photo Courtesy of BELIFT LAB) (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">K-pop singer Lee Heeseung is set to launch a solo career under the new stage name Evan. <em>Photos courtesy of Belift Lab</em></span></span></span></div><p>K-pop singer Lee Heeseung, a former member of the popular boy group ENHYPEN, is embarking on a solo music career under his English name Evan, his label said Wednesday.</p><p>Belift Lab also shared new profile images of the 24-year-old artist and announced the launch of a new Instagram account with the username @h_evva_n.</p><p>The photos present Evan &quot;in his most authentic form,&quot; with minimal makeup and styling, Belift said.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775640970095EVAN Official Press Photo 2 (Photo Courtesy of BELIFT LAB) (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775641079235EVAN Official Press Photo 3 (Photo Courtesy of BELIFT LAB) (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>In a statement, Evan said the name change reflected his artistic identity and personal story.</p><p>“Evan is a name I’ve cherished since childhood, one that holds many of my most precious memories,” he said.</p><p>“Through this name, I hope to reach fans with music that fully expresses my most honest and natural self,” he added.</p><p>In March, Belift Lab <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/3/10/k-pop-star-heeseung-leaves-enhypen-1531"><strong>announced </strong></a>that Heeseung would leave ENHYPEN following discussions between the label and the artist that made it clear he had “his own distinct musical vision” — a development that surprised many fans.</p><p>Heeseung debuted with ENHYPEN in 2020 after being selected for the lineup through the reality competition program &quot;I-LAND.&quot;</p><p>Meanwhile, ENHYPEN is gearing up for a new tour titled “Blood Saga,” while also <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/3/31/enhypen-kicks-off-hybe-spotify-video-podcast-stan-a-0800"><strong>hosting a new video podcast </strong></a>with Spotify.</p>

<p>K-pop singer Lee Heeseung, a former member of the popular boy group ENHYPEN, is embarking on a solo music career under his English name Evan, his label said Wednesday.</p>

K-pop singer Lee Heeseung, a former member of the popular boy group ENHYPEN, is embarking on a solo music career under his English name Evan, his label said Wednesday.