What do you gusy think of my essay
Heyy so i wrote this essay a bit ago and im wondering how well it actually is. I want to shorten it (bc it is long, sorry in advance) and see how effective it actually would be. So please think like an ot7 (if youre not already) and then rate it based off of how likely you are to actually belive it. If you want, you can use out of 10 or any other scale you want. Here it is (again, sorry for the length):
(Warning: pasted text written on May 6th, 2026. If information is outdated, inaccurate, or irrelevant to the current conversation/seems out of place, please ignore that)
Tldr; EVAN left. We need to respect that decision. Every officially confirmed piece of evidence that we have is proof of that.
I'm just gonna come out and say it. EVAN chose to leave. And before yall jump me, delete this, etc, here's my thoughts. So quick warnings. I am an Ace and an ot6. If you want to discuss it, do it respectfully.
The company has already come out and released a statement. On top of that, so has EVAN. we should follow the company; not because i like BELIFT, but because it is one of the only officially confirmed sources. At the end of the day, speculating does nothing but make the situation worse for everyone, including ourselves.
If he was forced to go solo, why has he had solo projects he's been working on? And genuinely answer this question, not just an opinion. Because it was one of two things. It could've been he knew he was going to be forced out (if he was forced out). Or it could've been he's been wanting to go solo. If he was forced to go solo, why has he been working on these? If he was forced out, he likely wouldn't have nearly as much creative control as he does. Yet, clearly, he does.
On top of this, he had a musical vision that was different from the group. Would it make sense for a pop-heavy group to have a soloist whose entire concept is anything but pop? Eventually that soloist would get sick of the K-POP group’s constant pop theme. And then they would want to leave. Or maybe that soloist never became a soloist and was practically drowning in silence. Wouldn't it make sense for them to then leave the group, especially considering the company likely tried to keep the group’s theme the same?
He was seen crying in the hallway. An employee’s daughter (confirmed by many Koreans) said he was forced out. And these are… false! They were never confirmed by an official source. I understand that it's easy to listen to these (seriously, misinformation online has been a plague since the internet’s birth), but they are unverified. Please, before you take ANYTHING (whether it supports your claim or doesn't) to heart, RESEARCH IT from a VERIFIED SOURCE.
And of course the members can't talk about him. With it being so recent, I'd imagine that they don't want to talk about him, especially considering the fandom’s reaction. And of course I'm sure HYBE has some play in this. If I was a CEO, I wouldn't want them adding fuel to the flame either. And Jake said it best. “You guys don’t really actually care about the situation. ENHYPEN is ENHYPEN.” (sorry if its not the exact quote, i dont remember it)
And he may have been reading off a script in that fan call. But I need you guys to understand something. This is hard. In the kpop world, if you prioritize yourself over fans, you get hate. And we’ve seen what hate did to Ni-ki. It is better to stick to a script during emotional moments like this because, otherwise, you may start crying. And what would you (the audience) think if he started crying? That he was forced.
And yes, HYBE is changing things. But I need you guys to understand another thing. The members need things they can perform. If they had a gap in their choreo, it would look bad. If they didn't cover lines, who would sing it? Casper???
So what do we do? Boycott ENHYPEN. Because that affects HYBE (a BILLION dollar company) and makes them force Heesung back! Because this will make HYBE prioritize ENHYPEN and not start fading them. (that part was satire. This next part is serious) And it might, but it's more likely HYBE will just prematurely disband the group.
And let's say he did come back. The energy would be so different. I'd imagine he’d get a lot of hate. “Oh but that hate would be stupid!!” Yeah, most hate in k-pop us stupid. He would get hate for something like trying to draw attention to his solo career. And, again, Ni-ki. Look at what the hate did to him. But noooo the energy would stay the exact same and not awkward or something like that in the slightest.
And let's talk about the fans for a second. So many people are creating rumors and for what?? People are literally manipulating others. And let's not pretend most of the people on social media are children. Ain't nothing wrong with that! Children should be allowed on the internet. But they can't be because of people like this, who manipulate them. And let me tell you, children are too easy to manipulate.
Supporting OT6 makes you an ENGENE, not toxic. At the end of the day, ENHYPEN is now 6 people. Supporting OT6 is the correct answer. Not an opinion, a fact. ENHYPEN does have 6 members. But people act like you're spitting at EVAN for some reason.
I am so sorry but this will do nothing. You guys want HYBE to force EVAN back. How is this different from forcing him out? Again, y'all see them as entertainment and not real people who have real feelings, opinions, change of hearts, or interests.
And in addition, let me ask you this. So if HYBE forces him out, that's bad. If HYBE forces him back, that's good. Why? If HYBE forced him out, that's obviously bad. I am not arguing. If it ever does come out that he was forced out and it's confirmed by BELIFT/HYBE, I will eat my words. But if he's forced back against his will, that only benefits us and not him. Do you want the best for him or yourself? Because there are millions of other people you can watch if you care more about yourself.
People love to say that idols are humans. They are. However, humans change their minds ALL the time. Sometimes it's for no reason. Sometimes there's 100 reasons. But still, humans change their minds. Idols being humans also means they have the ugly sides of being human. Making mistakes, changing minds, following their hearts, etc. But noooo, in this one scenario, this one idol suddenly is the most perfect human and suffers from none of the ugly sides of being human.
And people also love to say we need to protect idols. And we do. But does that not also mean protecting their mental health? And do we not protect our mental health by making decisions that benefit us? We do. But for some reason, EVAN can’t?
I know, I know, I've said this too many times. But I am going to say it again. You guys do not see him as a person but rather as entertainment. And then the second that that entertainment is gone, so is your GENUINE caring for him. If you actually cared about HIM, you would have no problem respecting HIS decision.
People say things like “touch your nose if HYBE forced him to leave.” and then when they itch their nose (completely normal thing to do by the way) y'all be like, “OH MY GOD I WAS RIGHT!! WE NEED TO BOYCOTT ENHYPEN!!” when the whole time it was really them being a normal person. Half of the time they don't even see the comment.
I am begging you for this next one. STOP BRINGING HIM UP IN OTHER MEMBERS’ LIVES. The purpose of lives is to have the focus on them. Why are we bringing up EVAN? Unless the member specifically brought him up, don't be the one to. Please don't forget that other members exist, too, and deserve to be treated as such.
Just because ENHYPEN is mentioned doesn't mean he is. I've seen too many videos that just vaguely mention ENHYPEN and people are like “Heesung, we miss you!!!” Please stop. I get you miss him. I'm not saying to not miss him. Telling people to stop missing someone is inhumane. But unless his name is genuinely mentioned, do not bring him up. And of course there are exceptions. If a video says something like “Idols who left their groups” and doesn't mention EVAN, definitely bring him up. Please do in fact! He is directly related to the video.
But there's a genuinely good question that has been mostly answered. So I'll try my best to answer it. Why would he leave if the group is disbanding next year (assuming they don't renew their contract)? And my genuine answer is that it could vary. Maybe he didn't want to wait that long. Maybe the members are planning to renew the contract. We dont know so i cant give my best answer and im sorry for that.
Yes, him leaving was random. But it was likely just the tipping point. As I mentioned earlier, it's likely (it may even be confirmed) that he was talking with BELIFT and HYBE for a while about going solo. So maybe this was just the time he finally got permission or motivation to go solo.
Also let's think like CEOs. a CEO would think about money, fame, branding/marketing, and overall reach. The best way to do this would be to keep EVAN in ENHYPEN. And yet they didn't do that. Why? Because it wasn't their decision. We know EVAN loved ENHYPEN. He loved his team and still loves his team. Why would he leave his family? Because that's what humans do all the time. If he was forced out, I'd imagine there'd be less chillness and more excitement. Right now it's like two friends meeting after not seeing each other for like a week. But I imagine it would be more like seeing your mother after 2 years.
ENHYPEN is a really busy group, they are overworked. No doubt (ENHYPEN reference). Imagine how overworked EVAN would be if he stayed in the group. He would be overworked to the bone with how much he had to work. Y'all “love your idols” but want them to work themselves to the bone so you can continue absorbing their content?
As we know from his letter, he had been talking with BELIFT and HYBE for a long time. And finally, he decided to go solo. It was sudden to us, yes. But behind the scenes it made almost perfect sense. There is always a side we didn't see. But the letter helped show us a bit of it.
We know that he has been working on solo projects for a while. We don't know how long a while is, but he has been working on SOLO projects. If you don't know what solo means, it means alone and independent. But for some reason, people say he was forced. Despite him taking time out of his day to work on these to have a solo project. It's clear he’s been working on this for a long time. It wasn't sudden for him, it was planned.
But which should you support? OT6 or OT7? Well the truth is, at the end of the day, OT6. Now look. I have NOTHING against OT7. I love it and the fandom. But the truth is that ENHYPEN now has 6 members. So if you feel lost, I would say it is best to go with OT6. Don't get me wrong, you can support both. But do not force anyone into anything.
Lets not forget how much money HYBE makes. According to a quick google search, they made $1.84 billion USD. And of course I didn't delve deep into it, so it may not be the best. But we’ll use this number. ENHYPEN definitely makes them a lot of money, but it does not make them enough money to not be temporary. Lets not forget: the second an artist stops making HYBE as much money as it usually does, they get mistreated. Boycotting ENHYPEN doesn't actually make a dent in HYBE and pushes ENHYPEN toward even more mistreatment.
And I get it. Its easy to belive something when its told over and over again. Sorry for being insensitive, but im going to use a quote Hitler said. I don't condone his actions AT ALL, but this is a good quote. If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it,” and this really shows how easy it is to convince people it wasn't his decision; everyone's doing it.
But let's not forget. As Coco (@cocojiew) said, “K-pop is a hobby. A hobby should not consume you.” If anyone wants the video, it's a YouTube short titled “A K-pop fandom has been sending me D3@th Thr3@ts for over a month. #kpop #enhypen #heesung” under the YouTube account @cocojiew. And she said it amazingly. Letting K-pop genuinely affect your daily life in a way that is actually destroying your health, I think it's time for a change.
I'm not asking for you to take a break from K-pop. But maybe try stanning another group. Or maybe focus on another group you already stan. Or just don't interact with media involving Heesung/EVAN. It's ok to take a break, but there's no telling when this will be over.
Ok back to the debate. ENHYPEN does not earn HYBE the most money, but still a lot. So yes, they will mistreat them. But think. Why would HYBE, a company who only cares about money and visuals, kick out a member from one of its bigger groups out? It makes no sense.
And I hear you saying it's to cover up X scandal and Bang Si Hyuk’s Z event. But here's a thought. Maybe they're not? I mean, can we think about this? Why would they not pick a bigger group? And i dont mean like BTS but more like LE SSEARFIM? It would make sense. LE SSERAFIM has already lost a member so that would get them more attention.
And, yes, HYBE is shady. They and their sublabels have done SO many shady things. But that doesn't mean everything has to be their fault.
Also, we need to start using the name EVAN. Of course Heesung is his name. It has been and always will be. But we should use EVAN. Why? It's his stage name, the one he chose to use. He's a stage performer so we should use his stage name. Do you call your father by his first name? Your teacher? Maybe you do! But most don't. That's why getting mad at people for using the [objectively correct] name is crazy. Like genuinely crazy.
What do we get by speculating? Fear. Sadness. Misinformation. NOTHING positive. So why are we still doing it? We already know more than enough than what we need to know. And yet some people are still speculating.
The spam needs to stop. Spamming insane amounts of hashtags just takes away from the video. I've seen too much spam in too many places for anyone’s good. 100 hashtags in the description, a million more in the comments, etc. What good is it doing? “Raising awareness!” I'm pretty sure every fandom already knows. Knows that this fandom is turning into pure trash.
It's always easiest to talk to people who disagree with you. But the truth is that we NEED to talk with people we disagree with. If you only talk to people who agree with you, you end up validating something that could be incorrect. I'll give an example. I used to think the moon landing was faked. I only ever interacted with people/things who agreed with me. When I finally tried looking at the opposite point, I very easily realized that I was wrong. Basically what I'm trying to say is that if we don't interact with people with different opinions, we end up becoming uneducated.
Let's just follow this situation. No need to speculate and spread it. Please speculate. Please be skeptical. But please do not spread it online. That's how you get conspiracy theories, which are just bad. We’ll get updates eventually and then we’ll follow those. Right now its best that we follow ONLY what we know for sure (from absolutely confirmed sources).
And I'm sorry to break this to you but he isn't coming back. And for good reasons! If he truly wanted to go solo, which he did, why would we want him to come back? Y'all are spamming #bringheesungback as if thats gonna actually do something. Its not, because it was his choice.
And also, can we let people do what they want? If people want to support OT7, why stop them? If people want to do the OT6 fanchant, why stop them? I get you want something, but you are not the center of the universe. We can't all revolve around what you want.
People love to say he was kicked out of the group. But what was he kicked out for? To pursue his solo career? Would it not be more profitable for him to be a soloist while still being in the group? So why would he have been kicked out? It makes no logical sense.
And I get all the sadness. I've been stanning them since before their debut. EVAN was my bias. I know every one of their songs by heart. AndI cried for like 2 days on end because of how sad I was. I mourned for like a week. So I'm not saying this as someone who didn't suffer.
But there's this thing called respect. We should respect his decision, that it was his decision, and ENHYPEN as 6 members.
So who should we trust? First ill start off by saying who not to trust. Do not trust random, unverified information on the internet, do not believe conspiracies, and do not trust anyone who spams. They want one thing and will lie to get it. Do trust verified sources, BELIFT, HYBE, EVAN, and ENHYPEN. I know it's hard to trust BELIFT/HYBE but it's all we have.
And it may turn out I was wrong and he was forced out. If that ever becomes the case, call me an idiot or whatever else you want. But right now, with the info available, this claim is correct. If I can be wrong, so can you.
And I know people are gonna leave comments or whatever so here is how to debate. Use actual information from verified sources (bonus points if you cite them), be respectful, actually read the full essay, and don't just say something dumb like “Sybau, ENHYPEN is 7.” actually explain why ENHYPEN is seven.
The point of this isn't to force anyone to be an OT6, it's because yall need to stop spamming and stop being so toxic. I've seen too many people with that one CORTIS audio and its like, “Supporting OT6? That’s REDRED.” Let people have their own likes and support what they want to. And of course you should research it and have feelings, but dont spam, dont hate, and dont create rumors.