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Heeseung

EVAN

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South Korea Singer

Lee Heeseung (이희승/Lee Heeseung), also currently known as EVAN, born on October 15, 2001, in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is a South Korean pop singer and a former member of the South Korean boy group ENHYPEN.

Career

2020–2025: Debut with Enhypen

On June 26, 2020, he participated in the talent show “I-LAND” as a contestant. On September 18, he placed fifth in the final of the program and began activities as a member of the group ENHYPEN. On November 30, he officially debuted with the release of her first mini-album, “BORDER: DAY ONE”. On January 10, 2021, he and her group won the Best New Artist Award at the 35th Golden Disc Awards. On April 26, the group released their second mini-album, “BORDER : CARNIVAL”. On October 12, he released his first full-length album, “DIMENSION : DILEMMA”, with the group. The album includes the title track “Tamed-Dashed”. On October 26, 2022, he released her first Japanese studio album, “Sadame” with the group. On May 22, 2023, he released his fourth mini-album, DARK BLOOD , with the group. On July 12, 2024, he released the album “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” with the group.

2026–present: Departure from Enhypen

On March 10, 2026, Belift Lab announced that Heeseung would be leaving Enhypen to pursue a solo career while remaining with the label. The sudden nature of his departure surprised fans, who launched a Change.org petition urging the label to allow him to release a solo album while continuing to be a member of the group. The label reaffirmed on March 15 that he would not be returning to the group. 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. On May 11, Belift confirmed that he was preparing to debut in June 2026.

Enhypen

former member of the group

I-land

competed in the show earning a spot in the debut lineup

Get to know more

Stage name

Previously known as Lee Heeseung, currently known as EVAN

Country of Citizenship
South Korea
Place of birth
Uiwang City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Date of birth
October 15, 2001
Graduation Institution

Studied Broadcasting and Performing Arts at Global Internet University , South Korea .

Zodiac Sign
Libra
Blood Type
Type A
Height
183cm
Brokerage firm
BELIFT LAB
Profession
Singer
Major Achievement
35th Golden Disc Awards New Artist Award, 30th Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award
Position
Main Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper

HOBBIES & SKILLS

  • Heeseung has perfect pitch and can easily identify up to two to three notes simultaneously.
  • He can understand and speak conversational English. He went to Canada during the 3rd year of his middle school for a month-long English Training Language program. Jake said when they are together, they speak in English 80% of the time.
  • He can play the guitar and piano.
  • He enjoys watching movies to foster creativity and sentimentality.
  • Heeseung listens to variety of music and was described by members as someone who constantly listens to music.

Personality

Heeseung is a perfectionist: “Some people think deeply about one thing, and others think about a lot of things.”

Along with Jungwon, he was considered as one of the candidates to become the leader of ENHYPEN. Heeseung decided to focus on his responsibilities as the eldest of the group.
His favourite expression is “it’s no big deal.” He said, “whether I’m in a good or bad situation, if I say it to myself, it calms me down.”
His favorite movie is Toy Story because the movie’s theme centers around memories, which he finds touching.
The members voted Heeseung as the funniest member many times since he likes to crack jokes.

character evaluation

Lee Hee-seung is called “the center of all-rounders” by fans, meaning that he is an idol who is excellent in many aspects. As a singer with skillful vocal techniques, superb high notes and sweet timbre, he is responsible for the main part in almost every song of the group, adding a unique color to the group. He has been praised by the judges since the audition program “I-LAND”, and his outstanding vocal ability has been recognized. From his first appearance, he has shown excellent stage performance with the free transition between falsetto and true voice across the scale, winning the praise of the audience and the high praise of “angelic voice”. In addition, the group to which Lee Hee-seung belongs has formed a strong fan base covering the world at the same time as its debut, creating various records and being called “global K-POP rising star” by the industry.