Heeseung
South Korean singer (born 2001)
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Lee Hee-seung (Korean: 이희승; born October 15, 2001), known mononymously as Heeseung, is a South Korean singer. He is a former member of the boy group Enhypen, formed through the 2020 reality competition show I-Land. He departed from the group in 2026 and made his solo debut under the stage name Evan (에반).[2]
Early life and education
Lee Hee-seung was born on October 15, 2001[3] in Uiwang, a lakeside city in Gyeonggi, South Korea.[4] In 2017, he joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee after being scouted from an entrance exam at Hanlim Arts School.[5] He completed his high school education at Gwangnam High School in Seoul and studied at Global Cyber University.[6]
Career
2020–2025: Enhypen and solo career
In 2020, Heeseung competed in the survival reality competition show I-Land in 2020, finishing in fifth place and earning a spot in the debut lineup of Enhypen.[7] On November 30, 2020, he debuted as a member of Enhypen with the release of their first extended play (EP) Border: Day One under Belift Lab.[8]
On May 30, 2022, Heeseung released a cover of "Off My Face" by Justin Bieber,[9] receiving positive reviews from critics. Larisha Paul of Rolling Stone described the cover as "wedding-ready",[10] while Billboard's Starr Bowenbank called Heeseung's vocal runs "subtle".[9] Gladys Yeo of NME praised the rendition as "beautiful".[11] On June 7, Heeseung appeared in an episode of LeeMujin Service, performing a set of song covers. Among others, he sang a solo rendition of "Tamed-Dashed" by Enhypen.[12] On November 28, the song "Zero Moment," performed by Heeseung and bandmates Jay and Jake, was released as a part of the soundtrack for the South Korean drama Summer Strike.[13]
In 2024, Heeseung produced and co-wrote a track from Enhypen's 2024 album Romance: Untold, "Highway 1009", which has been described as a heartfelt acoustic song.[14] In January 2025, Heeseung was featured in the Flo Rida single "Confessions", alongside Enhypen bandmate Jake and American rapper Paul Russell.[15]
2026–present: Departure from Enhypen and solo debut
In 2026, Heeseung was credited for co-writing the Enhypen track "Sleep Tight", which was released in January as part of the band's extended play The Sin: Vanish.[16]
On March 10, Belift Lab announced that Heeseung would be leaving Enhypen to pursue a solo career while remaining with the label.[17][18] Fans created a Change.org petition urging the company to reverse his departure from the band. As of March 12, it accumulated more than 1 million signatures.[19][20] In a statement to The Korea Herald on March 15, Belift asserted that Heeseung would not rejoin Enhypen.[21]
On April 8, Belift announced that Heeseung would change his stage name to "Evan", a name he has used since childhood. The same day, he opened an official Instagram account.[22] On May 11, Belift confirmed that he was preparing to debut in June 2026.[23] Evan made his solo debut on June 22 with the digital single "Ride or Die". It was accompanied by the B-side track "Overflow".[24] "Ride or Die" has been described as an alternative rock song with grunge and punk influences, while "Overflow" is a laid-back indie pop track.[25] He also appeared on LeeMujin Service, performing his solo debut tracks as well as covers of songs like "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd.[26]
Public image
According to Tatler Asia's Angela Nicole Guiral, Heeseung possesses a distinctive fashion sense and "star quality".[27] In January 2026, he won in the fan-voted UPick Global Choice category at the D Awards, reportedly receiving more than 1 billion votes.[28]
Other ventures
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [32] | |||
| "Dial Tragedy"[citation needed] | 2025 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Ride or Die" | 2026 | 49 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| "Zero Moment"[a]
(with Jay and Jake) |
2023 | — | Summer Strike OST |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | |||
Composition credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[34]
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Lyricist | Composer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Highway 1009" | 2024 | Enhypen | Romance: Untold |  |
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| "Highway 1009 (Narr Ver.)" | |
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| "Dial Tragedy" | 2025 | Evan | Non-album single | |
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| "Sleep Tight" | 2026 | Enhypen | The Sin: Vanish | |
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| "Voice Note (Heeseung Ver.)" | |
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| "Ride or Die" | Evan | Non-album single | |
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| "Overflow" | |
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Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | I-Land | Contestant | Finished in fifth place | [7] |
| 2022; 2026 | LeeMujin Service | Himself | [12][26] | |
| 2024 | Make Mate 1 | Special Judge | [35] | |
