EVAN’s Viral Reaction to Being Mistaken for Heeseung at Solo Schedule

Heeseung Faces Mixed Reactions at First Solo Appearance as EVAN

Former ENHYPEN member Heeseung made his solo debut under the new stage name EVAN on April 22. He showed up for a photo call at the Musinsa Megastore in Seongsu, representing color contact lens brand Qrsessed.

The event sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans showed support, many netizens criticized his visuals that day. Despite the backlash, one moment stood out and quickly went viral.

During the photo call, several reporters repeatedly called him “Heeseung,” the name he left behind when he departed ENHYPEN. Instead of correcting them, EVAN smiled warmly and greeted every reporter.

The clip of EVAN’s gracious response gained over 100,000 views and hit fans hard. Many recalled that he had said people could call him either Heeseung or EVAN. Seeing him embrace his old name so kindly made the moment feel genuine, especially for ENGENEs still processing his departure.

AND IM SOBBING THE REPORTERS KEEP CALLING HIM HEESEUNG AND HE SMILING GREETING THEM ALL AS HEE SAID YOU CAN CALL HIM EVAN OR HEESEUNG
— Fir (@heeseungcokr)

“heeseung-ssi~”
— ɪᴄɪᴇʟ. (@EN7ernally)

The way reporter’s were calling him “heeseung shiii~” he really enjoys being called heeseung
— ????✧ (@ENJONGseong)

EVAN is set to release his solo debut album later this year under Belift Lab. He will also perform at KCON LA 2026.