MANILA, Philippines — Korean singer Heeseung is preparing for a solo career following his departure from Enhypen.
The group's agency, BeLift Lab, announced in March that Heeseung is leaving the group but remains its talent.
The label recently shared Heeseung's first images as a soloist going with new moniker Evan.
"Evan is a name I've cherished since childhood, one that holds many of my most precious memories," Heeseung said in a statement. "Through this name, I hope to reach fans with music that fully expresses my most honest and natural self."
A new Instagram account for the Evan moniker is already up and has amassed two million followers.
Heeseung debuted with Enhypen in 2020 alongside Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-Ki, and leader Jungwon through the reality competition show "I-Land."
In his six years with the group, he was involved in three albums and seven extended plays.
The K-pop group is currently preparing for its "Blood Saga" world tour, its first without Heeseung in the line-up.