ENHYPEN Ni-Ki’s Emotional Admission Sparks Concern Among Fans

Ni-Ki from ENHYPEN is facing backlash after opening up about his lack of rest and overwhelming work pressure.

The controversy began during a recent Weverse live broadcast where Ni-Ki spoke honestly about his mental fatigue amid ENHYPEN’s busy schedule prepping for upcoming concerts.

He said there’s “actually no time to rest” and even days off don’t feel restful because he knows work awaits the next day. Ni-Ki expressed missing family time and wanting to visit his hometown.

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: There’s actually no time to rest because there’s so much to prepare. even if I take a day off, it doesn’t really feel like resting. honestly, this is for sure… how should I put it… it’s not comfortable even when I rest… because the next day, I have to go back to work.…
— 샐마•𝗘𝗡╸⁷ (@ahgasela)

Fans quickly reacted, heartbroken over Ni-Ki’s confession, especially since he debuted so young in 2020 and has yet to have a proper break.

Many criticized ENHYPEN’s agency, BELIFT LAB, accusing them of neglecting their artists compared to other HYBE labels.

i’m not trying to overanalyze but it breaks my heart how often he talks about not having proper breaks and missing home 🙁 i just pray their promised break in december comes faster so he can visit his hometown after 5+ years and spend time with his family however he wants
— ⭒ (@welltstars)

it’s inhumane that every other artist gets to spend holidays with their family while they’re forced to continuously work. what the fuck is belift doing
— kait (@blvejays)

its very obvious that riki wants to go back home even if it’s only for a few days. he has mentioned it more than once. even jake has suggested they go skiing in Japan just so riki can get to see his OWN FAMILY. do you know how crazy this sounds? just let him go home!
— ૮(•͈⌔•͈)ა (@rikimurafics)