The artist previously generally known as Heeseung.
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Plenty of singers launch music beneath mononyms: Beyoncé, Adele, Prince, Madonna, and Rihanna — if she ever finishes that album. How can we really feel about Evan? On April 8, former Enhypen member Heeseung adopted a brand new stage title for his solo profession. “EVAN is a name I’ve cherished since childhood, one that holds many of my most precious memories,” he stated in a press release. “Through this name, I hope to reach fans with music that fully expresses my most honest and natural self.” He shared the primary pictures of his new period on a newly launched Instagram account, @h_evva_n. In a press launch, HYBE label Belift Lab stated the minimalist portraits “strip away embellishment to reveal a raw, understated charisma” and seize “an artist at the very beginning of his identity, before any external definition is applied.” Evan was way more succinct in his caption, which merely reads, “#Evan.”
Belift Lab despatched shock waves by means of the Okay-pop trade on March 10 by asserting that Heeseung was leaving Enhypen after six years — however would stay signed as a person act. “It became clear that Heeseung has his own distinct musical vision,” the label stated. “It’s difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation.” In a handwritten letter shared to Weverse, Heeseung stated he thought “deeply” about this choice for a very long time, noting that he needed to share many particular person tasks he’s labored on however didn’t need to put his personal ambitions earlier than Enhypen. He described his time within the group as a number of the brightest recollections of his life and affirmed that he needs to proceed supporting the remaining six-member lineup “as someone who will always cheer them on.” Still, some followers questioned whether or not he truly needed to depart. Following the information of his departure, protest vehicles (and a few in-person protesters) confirmed up at HYBE’s constructing to precise their discontent, whereas a petition requesting that Heeseung launch solo music but additionally stay within the group obtained greater than 2 million signatures. So far, it appears like he and Belift are sticking to hoping that this configuration will probably be Evan higher for him.
