Fans of ENHYPEN have launched a massive online campaign calling for the return of member Lee Hee-seung after reports confirmed that the idol has departed from the group to pursue his solo activities.
Following the news, fans of the group collectively known as ENGENEs, quickly organized an online petition urging the group’s management to reconsider the decision and allow Heeseung to continue his solo career while remaining part of ENHYPEN. As of the latest count, the petition has nearly reached two million signatures, reflecting the strong response from all of their supporters around the world.
ENGENEs expressed that while they support Heeseung’s individual ambitions, they believe his solo activities could coexist with his role in the group. Many fans have also noted that several artists in the K-pop industry have successfully balanced both group promotions and individual careers.
Social media platforms have since been flooded with messages of support, with fans sharing clips from past performances, edits, and heartfelt posts highlighting Heeseung’s contributions to ENHYPEN’s music and performances. Hashtags related to the campaign such as: “#ENHYPEN_IS_7” have also trended online as fans continue to amplify their calls for reconsideration.
Fan communities have also been actively encouraging others to sign and circulate the petition, emphasizing that the initiative is meant to demonstrate the fandom’s collective hope to see Heeseung continue his journey alongside the group.
While Heeseung’s decision to focus on his solo career marks a new chapter for the artist, many fans remain hopeful that there could still be a way for him to pursue his personal projects without fully stepping away from ENHYPEN.