Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung is entering a new chapter as he begins his journey as a solo artist.
On Wednesday, April 8, Belift Lab announced his return as a soloist under the name EVAN. According to the label, the 24-year-old singer has also launched a new Instagram account with the username @h_evva_n.
The label also shared a series of new profile photos, describing them as Heeseung's “purest form,” as he donned a plain shirt, jeans, and a chain necklace.
In a statement, the South Korean artist shared that the name EVAN is something he has cherished since childhood and holds many precious memories.
“Through this name, I hope to reach fans with music that fully expresses my most honest and natural self,” he explained.
In March, Belift Lab announced Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN. He debuted with the group in 2020 and was known as its main vocalist and center.
Meanwhile, check out other Korean celebrities who made a comeback after a hiatus here:
Fans rejoiced to see ITZY's vocal member LIA return to the group after a long hiatus due to health issues. The much-awaited member revealed her return in one of the group's vlogs which surprised fans globally. ITZY will officially return this October 15 as a complete group with a brand new album, Gold.
Fans of BABYMONSTER kicked off 2024 with excitement as YG Entertainment released a "surprise announcement" video, revealing that Ahyeon would be rejoining the group. The K-pop star had been on hiatus due to health issues, which caused her to miss the group's debut. With her return, the group recorded a seven-member version of their songs “BATTER UP” and “Stuck In the Middle.”
NCT Dream's Renjun has finally made an official announcement to soon resume his group activities and schedule. Renjun took a break last April due to health concerns. SM Entertainment announced his return, "After discussions and considering Renjun's eagerness to return as well as the medical team's advice, we announce that he can safely resume activities. He will officially return following this announcement."
After a long hiatus due to health issues since June 2023, SHINee's leader Onew returned to start a new chapter in his solo career. Last April 2024, the K-pop star teased his comeback on Instagram which sparked delight among fans. On the same day, GRIFFIN Entertainment announced that the company had signed an exclusive contract with Onew and expressed its full support for the K-pop superstar's fresh start.
Fans of the well-known group BIGBANG couldn't hide their excitement when they learned G-Dragon will be back from his years of hiatus. Last April 16, Galaxy Corporation officially announced his awaited comeback with a new solo album on its way.
Singer Samuel Kim also made a surprise announcement to fans this year as he returned to the industry after almost six years on hiatus. The soloist took a break when he filed a lawsuit against Brave Entertainment over contract disputes in 2019. That was the same year he lost his father. Samuel then retreated into himself for a couple of years until he won the lawsuit against his former agency in 2021. In 2022, he began to inch his way back into the public eye by hosting the Arirang Radio program Radio N' Us.
This year's April month proved lucky in the K-pop industry as many artists officially declared their return from hiatus. One of them was Billie's member Suhyeon who took a break for a while due to health concerns. During her hiatus along with Moon Sua, Billie carried out their group activities with only the five remaining members. But after the long wait, the group finally reunited during a friendly dinner.
Alongside Suhyeon, the other half of the Moon siblings Moon Sua also took a break from Billie's hectic schedule. In addition to health reasons, the emotional toll of her brother Moonbin's passing significantly impacted her and contributed to her hiatus. As the months passed, Mystic Story (their agency) happily announced her return alongside Suhyeon. Their first video featured the full group enjoying an intimate meal together, catching up, and goofing around.
TNX (THE NEW SIX)'s Cheon Jun Hyeok greeted the early quarter of 2024 with exciting news as he officially announced his return after a long hiatus. Jun Hyeok had been on break since January 2023 due to anxiety and other health-related issues. He revealed his comeback alongside TNX's announcement of a new digital single in March, followed by a mini album in May.
SISTAR sub-unit group SISTAR19, featuring singers Bora and Hyolyn, broke their 11-year hiatus with a brand-new digital release titled "No More (My Boy)." This marked their first comeback since their debut with the smash hit “Ma Boy” in 2011 and their 2013 single “Gone Not Around Any Longer.” Fans were thrilled to see the duo return after so many years.
Red Velvet's Joy surprised fans by announcing her return to the group after a two-month break. In June 2023, SM Entertainment happily shared that the K-pop star would resume her activities following a period of rest to recover her health. They stated, "During her time of rest and recuperation, Joy's condition improved significantly, and the decision for her to resume activities was made after careful consideration with the agency and with medical experts."
Fans of TWICE celebrated Jeongyeon's return after a lengthy hiatus from her career. The K-pop star had stepped back due to complications from a neck injury, undergoing herniated disc surgery in 2020. Her break was further extended for health reasons, with JYP Entertainment citing “panic and psychological anxiety.” During her return at a TWICE concert, Jeongyeon was visibly emotional, expressing her joy at being back on stage.