The reported departure of ENHYPEN member Heeseung has sparked widespread debate online, with some fans and netizens discussing what they call a recent “curse” affecting several K-pop groups. Following the news of Heeseung leaving the group, discussions quickly spread across social media platforms and online communities. Many fans expressed shock at the sudden development, especially since the group had recently announced a comeback and continues to maintain strong popularity.
Amid the ongoing discussions, some netizens began pointing out a pattern of idol departures in groups connected to HYBE. One post that circulated online listed several recent cases involving artists leaving HYBE-related groups over the past few years.
The list led some fans to question whether there was an unusual trend occurring within HYBE-related acts. One viral comment read, “Something strange is happening at HYBE. Garam was removed, the issues with NewJeans happened, and now Heeseung leaves right after a comeback was announced.” However, others argued that the pattern might not be limited to HYBE or a single company.
Another discussion gaining traction online pointed to groups formed through survival programs. Some fans noticed that Heeseung and former Kep1er member Youngeun both ranked fifth place on their respective shows and both left their groups in the same month.
The speculation didn’t stop there. Netizens also pointed out that several groups formed through survival shows have recently experienced member changes, including ENHYPEN, Kep1er, ZEROBASEONE, and izna. As a result, some online users have begun jokingly referring to the situation as a “survival show curse,” though many others believe the pattern is likely coincidental.
Despite the speculation, discussions about the issue continue to spread across social media, with fans sharing various theories about the recent wave of idol departures and what it could mean for the future of K-pop groups formed through survival programs.
Sources: Koreaboo
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