# ENHYPEN Members Address Backlash to New Lineup Jake and Jungwon emphasize the group now consists of six members. - **Source:** [Forbes - Business](https://brifing.si/source/e0310925-a7af-4d4b-80a7-c80d400e49fa) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/09bd2486-ba5a-49f2-a5e1-0b19267dce58 ## ENHYPEN's new lineup ENHYPEN continues as a six-member group after the departure of former member Heeseung. Despite fan backlash, the group is adapting to its new formation. ## Jungwon's clear message Group leader Jungwon firmly stated during a live broadcast that ENHYPEN now has six members. He mentioned that fans chanting for seven members disrupts their performances. ## Jay's support Jay, the oldest member, reinforced Jungwon's message by saying 'We are six' in Spanish during a concert in Mexico City. This statement sparked discussions among fans. ## Heeseung's departure Heeseung's exit from the group was met with suspicion by fans. Belift Lab explained it was a mutual decision due to differences in musical direction. ## Fan protests Fans worldwide sent protest trucks to HYBE's Seoul headquarters following Heeseung's departure. A Change.org petition surpassed 2 million signatures. ## ENHYPEN's future plans The group continues its Blood Saga World Tour with the six-member lineup. Jake hinted at groundbreaking projects, calling 2026 a pivotal year for ENHYPEN. ## Lineup changes in K-pop ENHYPEN isn't the first K-pop group to face fan backlash over lineup changes. Groups like EXO and Girls’ Generation have undergone similar transitions. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2026/07/12/enhypen-is-six-members-now-jake-and-jungwon-address-fans-about-new-lineup/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._