00:00Fans of the K-pop group In-Hyphen are reacting with shock after one of the group's members announced he
00:05will be leaving.
00:06Singer Lee Hee-sung, better known as Hee-sung, is officially parting ways with the seven-member group to pursue
00:13a solo career.
00:14The announcement has left many fans stunned and emotional, with reactions quickly spreading across social media.
00:20The news was confirmed Tuesday by the group's management company B-Lift Lab.
00:24In a statement, the company said that after in-depth discussions with the members about their future,
00:30it became clear that Hee-sung has his own distinct musical vision.
00:33The label said it decided to respect that vision, announcing that the 24-year-old artist would be leaving in
00:38-hyphen to focus on solo activities.
00:42B-Lift Lab also acknowledged that the decision may be difficult for fans to accept.
00:46The company asked for understanding, saying the move was made with the future of both Hee-sung and the group
00:51in mind.
00:52The news quickly sparked an emotional response online.
00:55Many fans said that they were blindsided by the announcement, saying there had been no signs that Hee-sung was
01:00preparing to go solo.
01:02One fan wrote on X that supporters deserved a clearer explanation, adding that the news felt like it came out
01:08of nowhere.
01:09Others questioned whether the announcement could possibly be real.
01:19Some also compared the moment to when Zayn Malik left One Direction, saying the shock felt similar for long-time
01:26fans.
01:27Hee-sung also shared a personal message with fans on the Weverse platform.
01:31In the post, he reflected on the six years he spent with the group, describing them as moments that were
01:36overwhelming and precious.
01:38He thanked his fellow members and the fanbase, known as Enjin, for supporting him throughout his journey.
01:44Hee-sung said those memories will remain some of the brightest moments in his life,
01:48and added that he will continue cheering for in-hyphen even after his departure.
01:52In-hyphen will continue as a six-member group going forward.
01:55The remaining members are Jung-won, Jae, Jake, Sung-hoon, Soo-nu, and Ni-ki.
02:02While the group moves forward with six members, fans will also be watching closely to see what comes next for
02:07Hee-sung as he begins his solo career.
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