EVAN channels fear of being forgotten into music on 1st mini album
Six months after walking away from one of K-pop's biggest boy bands, EVAN says the album he has built as a soloist is organized around his anxiety — that an artist whose music stops reaching people has "ceased to exist." The soloist, known until March as Heeseung of ENHYPEN, dropped his first mini album "DEATH OF ME" on Monday. He hosted a press event just hours ahead of the official release at…
Six months after leaving one of K-pop's most popular boy bands, Evan has released his debut mini album as a solo artist, titled "DEATH OF ME." The album's theme centers on Evan's fear of being forgotten by his audience, which he equates to his own demise as an artist. This concept was inspired by a line from the anime "One Piece" that speaks to the idea of a person truly dying when they are no longer remembered.
In his own words, "When my music no longer reaches people, my reason for existing as an artist disappears, this album carries the meaning that I won't let that happen." Evens label, Belift Lab, which he remained with as a solo act, describes the album as a collection of intense emotions that pushes forward despite obstacles. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN continues as a six-member group following Evan's departure in March.
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