Complete Guide to ENHYPEN Members: Current Lineup and Former Member Heeseung

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• ENHYPEN emerged as a major force in K-pop following their formation on the competition show I-LAND in 2020.
• The band currently operates as a six-member group—Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki—following Heeseung’s departure in March 2026.
• The group has achieved remarkable success, including performances at Tokyo Dome and Coachella, establishing themselves as global superstars.

ENHYPEN’s Journey to Global Success

Following their formation through the competitive reality program I-LAND in 2020, ENHYPEN has risen to become one of K-pop’s most influential acts. The members have accomplished significant milestones together, including their inaugural live concert in 2022, a historic Tokyo Dome performance within three years of debut, and achieving number two on the Billboard 200 with their 2024 release Romance: Untold. Their career reached another pinnacle with a groundbreaking Coachella appearance in April 2025.

The group currently consists of six members after their management company BELIFT LAB announced Heeseung’s departure in March 2026. According to the official statement, extensive discussions revealed that Heeseung possessed a unique artistic vision that warranted individual pursuit. The company expressed respect for his creative direction, confirming that ENHYPEN would continue as a six-member ensemble while Heeseung develops his solo career under the same label.

As Heeseung embarks on his individual musical journey, here’s an in-depth look at each remaining member of ENHYPEN.

Heeseung (Former Member)

Lee Heeseung, born October 15, 2001, in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province, served as a vocalist during his time with the group. He demonstrated significant growth in creative involvement, discussing the group’s evolving artistic communication in a 2025 interview with Billboard Korea, describing their efforts to make musical collaboration more multifaceted and varied.

His first official production credit came with “Highway 1009,” a track dedicated to their fanbase where he collaborated with all seven members on lyrics. Reflecting on this experience, Heeseung described feeling surreal about officially producing for their album and expressed nervousness about his bandmates’ reactions while gaining deeper understanding of the production process.

The production experience strengthened his relationships within the group, as he discovered new aspects of his fellow members’ personalities. He has also been open about overcoming self-doubt, expressing his desire to eliminate factors that create uncertainty and maintain self-confidence.

BELIFT LAB’s March 10 announcement confirmed Heeseung’s transition to solo artistry, explaining that the decision followed extensive deliberation and was made with both the group’s and Heeseung’s future in mind. The company emphasized their commitment to supporting both ENHYPEN’s continued activities and Heeseung’s upcoming solo album.

In his personal statement, Heeseung explained that after lengthy discussions with the company about his creative work, they mutually agreed that a solo career would best serve his artistic goals. He emphasized his commitment to returning as an improved artist while ensuring his personal ambitions wouldn’t overshadow the team’s needs.

Beyond music, Heeseung is known for his culinary interests, particularly his expertise in preparing seafood ramen with oyster sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and chili powder—a recipe he enthusiastically recommends.

Jungwon

Yang Jungwon, born February 9, 2004, in Seoul, South Korea, serves as ENHYPEN’s leader and vocalist. In his leadership role, he has observed the group’s continuous evolution, particularly through their extensive touring experiences.

Reflecting on their 2024 Fate Plus and Walk the Line tours in a Billboard Korea interview, Jungwon highlighted how international performances allowed them to connect with fans worldwide while expanding their artistic capabilities. He noted significant growth in stage performance, music video direction, and deeper song interpretation through visiting new territories, including Japan.

Their Coachella performance represented the culmination of their artistic development, according to Jungwon, who emphasized the members’ extensive involvement in production planning and rehearsal discussions. He views this performance as a defining moment in ENHYPEN’s history.

Personally, Jungwon has expressed his desire to become less concerned with others’ perceptions and more focused on being present in the moment. He believes in enjoying performances naturally, trusting that their fans’ existing love will create a positive atmosphere for shared enjoyment.

Outside of music, Jungwon is skilled in Taekwondo, which he began practicing as a child to overcome shyness. He also possesses an unusual talent for making realistic cat sounds, which his bandmates acknowledge as genuinely impressive.

Jay

Park Jongseong, professionally known as Jay, was born April 20, 2002, in Seattle, Washington, and relocated to Korea at age nine. He functions as both a rapper and vocalist within the group.

Jungwon describes Jay as possessing “endless curiosity,” noting his tendency to deeply explore interests, take breaks, and return to them later. During their 2025 interview, Jungwon mentioned Jay’s current focus on French language studies while continuing to develop his guitar abilities.

Jay emphasizes the importance of maintaining positivity while navigating fame, believing that positive perspectives enable more effective obstacle management. He views positive mindset as essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being, regardless of specific outcomes.

Jake

Sim Jaeyun, known as Jake, was born November 15, 2002, in South Korea and raised in Australia. Despite never initially imagining a K-pop career, his background as a violinist and athlete prepared him for performing before audiences.

Jake has expressed natural comfort with stage presence, drawing from his violin performance and soccer experiences. He found that his enjoyment of being in front of crowds made the transition to K-pop stardom appealing.

Regarding ENHYPEN’s rapid success, including becoming the fastest K-pop boy band to perform at Tokyo Dome, Jake credits fan support while acknowledging the accompanying pressure as motivational rather than burdensome. He emphasizes that their goal extends beyond being first to achieving continued growth and greater heights.

When facing pre-performance anxiety about meeting fan expectations, Jake focuses on enjoying the experience, believing that his enjoyment will naturally translate to audience enjoyment.

Sunghoon

Park Sunghoon, born December 8, 2002, is a vocalist from South Korea whose path to ENHYPEN was unexpected. Originally a figure skater, he was scouted by Big Hit Entertainment and initially joined their dance program thinking it would enhance his skating skills without intending to become an artist.

His perspective changed after being inspired by BTS and fellow trainees, leading to two years of training before debuting through I-LAND. This transition from athletics to entertainment demonstrates his adaptability and dedication to new challenges.

Sunghoon describes himself as someone who consistently strives to present his best self in any given moment, crediting daily small efforts for bringing him to his current position.

Sunoo

Kim Sunoo, a vocalist born June 24, 2003, and raised in Suwon, South Korea, has early memories of performing for family members. His grandmother and relatives would regularly watch talent displays, and his karaoke performances at family gatherings received enthusiastic responses, including monetary rewards from impressed adults.

Initially more introverted due to frequent family relocations during his early childhood, Sunoo’s personality transformed when he moved to Suwon at age seven. Local friendships encouraged him to become more outgoing, marking the beginning of his more expressive nature.

Within the group dynamic, Sunoo identifies as the spontaneous member among otherwise methodical planners. He demonstrates quick decision-making when discovering new interests and commits fully once engaged. His interests have included K-dramas like Moving and gaming.

Ni-Ki

Nishimura Riki, known as Ni-Ki, was born December 9, 2005, in Okayama, Japan. As ENHYPEN’s main dancer, vocalist, and youngest member, he brings unique energy to the group.

Being the only fluent Japanese speaker, Ni-Ki feels special motivation when performing in Japan, describing a different mindset and stronger desire to create natural atmosphere when connecting with his home country audience.

Despite his dancing confidence, Ni-Ki admits to being affected by minor stage mistakes, acknowledging their mental impact while recognizing the importance of viewing errors as learning opportunities.

His playful personality offstage has earned him recognition as the member most likely to play pranks, with his youngest member status providing him certain freedoms that his bandmates good-naturedly accept.