Please take a minute to read my post. It is long and it’s the second I make and maybe not the last because this is only the beginning. But I am trying to condense everything important here.
I see a lot of Engenes accepting the decision of Heeseung leaving the group and to be honest a part of me admires that, because I believe every single Engene’s heart is aching right now. The difference is in the way each one of us reacts. I respect that some Engenes want to accept that decision because in a way, this requires strength too.
But I want to ask you : Do you genuinely believe that this is Heeseung’s choice ?
It could very well be his ONLY choice after being forced into this.
You could call me crazy or delusional but there is something that has always been relayed by every single fandom and it’s the mistreatment of Idols who are not perceived as Human beings with rights by their own Company. While Jungwon’s speech for the MAMA suggested ‘thank you for not only seeing us as products’ it has been proven multiple times that this company mistreated not only Yang Jungwon, but also Nishimura Riki, and more recently Lee Heeseung.
There is not only a problem in ENHYPEN’s company but a problem in the entire industry. Many fandoms have been trying to express it for years, but it always seems to be put aside by most people in the end.
We cannot keep putting aside mistreatment when it is right under our eyes.
The problem happening right now might only be one among others but trust me when I say this is getting worse and worse. Heeseung’s departure was surprising. As a matter of fact it was way too sudden. No artist should have to leave something they have been a part of for 5 years so quickly. Especially when this used to be his dream too.
There was no proper goodbye to the fans who have been supportive for years except for a short letter. And also there was no appearance of Heeseung ever since the news dropped. There was no date given to allow both members and fans to prepare themselves for his departure. There was no proper explanation for this choice they claim to be his except for a ‘different musical vision’ and this post was only a tweet posted on ENHYPEN’s account instead of the company’s, not a proper statement by the company on their own account.
Absolutely everything shows how unprepared BeLift were with this. And the chaos around the Engenes is absolutely legitimate. We have to speak up about this because this was not meant to be that way.
Today there has been a second statement in which they practically confirmed that this was their choice.
I firmly believe if this was truly Heeseung’s choice, he would have been planning it for a while in order to do things correctly from the beginning until the end. Heeseung always showed his deep love and affection for his fans and leaving in the middle of ongoing schedules just doesn’t make any sense for someone as serious and respectful as him.
Three days ago, he was still working alongside ENHYPEN, talking about projects with them and talking freely with the fans on fancalls.
Two days ago, 5 hours before the first statement to announce this, one of the most important collaborators to HYBE : the mobile game ENHYPEN World had posted about new merch and cards for all seven members. Right after the sudden statement, the official account of the game confirmed there would be a change in the previously teased merch.
This confirms that this decision was sudden and that Heeseung most likely did not make this choice and was forced out of ENHYPEN.
Yesterday, the members have all been doing fancalls and one look is enough to read into their eyes. This was not meant to be. This was not wanted.
It does not profit anyone. Lee Heeseung does not have any experience as a soloist and is thrown into this by his company who has been painting him as this egoistical man with selfish ambition and dreams and they convinced him into believing this.
‘I have decided not to put my greed ahead of the team’ These are Heeseung’s words in his last letter. No artist should think personal creativity is being greedy, especially in an industry where many idols are allowed to express themselves in a solo career while remaining a part of their initial group.
Lee Heeseung has greatly contributed in ENHYPEN’s development and success with over 30 credits for ENHYPEN’s songs making him a pillar in both ENHYPEN’s musicality and performances on stage.
As such, there is no legitimate and acceptable reason to Heeseung’s departure.
Now, as we are posting, BeLift is trying to erase Heeseung's place as a former member of ENHYPEN.
His participation in the Australian’s festival was canceled at the very last minute according to Jake in today’s interview who said they had to practice harder because of changes in the choreography and formations.
Heeseung’s version for the album The sin : vanish is not sold by the company anymore.
En-o’clock episodes have been postponed, most likely to edit and cut him out of it.
ENHYPEN is seven. Always remember that. Everyone should be free of their own opinions, but if you have read everything, then check what I said, check all social media, see the passion and determination every Engene is putting on to get Heeseung back into ENHYPEN.
Think about the situation and make sure your heart is at peace when asking yourself this last question.
If we find out later that it was indeed not Heeseung’s choice to leave ENHYPEN to start a solo career and that it did not make him happy, will you really accept this and live without regretting not fighting for explanation and for him after all the support you’ve been finding in him and in ENHYPEN ?
Please consider it, truly.
Like I said in my previous post, it is now or never and we cannot allow ourselves to rely on others so if you have even a slight doubt about this, please join us and speak about it on all social media, share links, share donations even if you yourself cannot give, send the petition to your friends, your family, your online communities and sign it yourself with every single one of your emails.
Only we can fight for this, for them and for him. Let’s not let down our idol because he still needs us more than ever.
Heeseung belongs with ENHYPEN.
Allow Heeseung to Pursue Solo Activities Without Leaving ENHYPEN
