ENHYPEN Faces Controversy Over Activities Outside HYBE Amid Evan and Heeseung’s Debut
EVAN (Heeseung) faces backlash over protest trucks outside HYBE on solo debut day
EVAN (Heeseung) is facing backlash after protest trucks appeared outside HYBE on June 22, the day of his solo debut.
The controversy began when fans who want ENHYPEN to remain a seven-member group—calling themselves “Seven”—sent protest trucks to HYBE. They demanded “fair treatment for all seven of our boys,” claiming ENHYPEN IS SEVEN.
Fans praised EVAN’s solo debut, calling it the “best solo debut ever.” But the protest trucks sparked major controversy online.
Fans quickly reacted, calling the protest a selfish move that overshadowed EVAN’s big day. Many pointed out that EVAN left ENHYPEN and isn’t returning, so the protests were a waste of resources that could have supported both the group and EVAN’s solo career.
“sending protest trucks on the day of his solo debut is the most selfish act i’ve ever seen, i’m serious, how can call themselves his fans or say they love him? this is ridiculous, support his new path or get out”
— rita (@hsevanly)
“doing this on his debut day “
— arya (@blosomoon)
“not on his debut day…. you could’ve choose any other day except today and 24 june. instead of a truck showing him love… he deserves seeing how loved he is especially today, he is under so much pressure and he just wants to show his music and show himself and his emotions :(“
— 𝐫𝐲 ໒꒱ 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞 (@ovxrflcw)
““Our voices are being heard in Seoul” and it’s been 3 months with NOT a single thing changing except for y’all becoming even more delusional and the fact that enhypen is 6 now, and evan officially debuting as a soloist today #PRADAxENHYPEN #ENHYPENonPradaSS27”
— ༄ rye (@yangryeji)
“you are all so fucked up and and just straight up selfish literally.”
— kelsey ♯ r̶i̶d̶e̶ ̶o̶r̶ ̶d̶i̶e̶ (@h_evvanz)
“you always scream about respect but yall are literally doing this shit on hs debut day. when will YOU ppl start showing respect to the members and him?? yall are genuinely so embarrassing and it’s been almost 4 months move tf on”
— 𝕕𝕖𝕤: 𝕚𝕟 𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕤𑁤 ⋆˚࿔ (@crimlvfate)
Some fans expressed gratitude for the protest, thanking supporters for standing up for OT7.
“Engene, thank you so much, I’m sobbing hard”
— Mina (@OT7enhalways)
As the situation unfolded, netizens debated the protests’ timing and purpose, with many urging fans to support EVAN’s solo debut instead of protesting.
EVAN officially debuted solo on June 22, receiving praise from netizens for his performance and music.
The protest trucks outside HYBE remain a hot topic, highlighting ongoing tensions among ENHYPEN fans over the group’s current lineup and EVAN’s solo path.