Fans have been worried about the group for a while now.
On August 27th, a new episode of K-Star Next Door It was uploaded to YouTube, with ENHYPEN‘S Jung Won, HeeseungAND Jacob. It was a surprise, since the stars who appear on the show are usually there to promote new releases, and ENHYPEN had just returned from Los Angeles, as stated in the episode.
At one point during the episode, Jonathan mentions that he heard that ENHYPEN were working on a new album, despite being busy with their tour. Jungwon confirms this, adding, “When we finish performing, we should not only take a break, but prepare for the next album..”
This part of the video was reposted on X, where it quickly gained attention.
“We are always working on our album. When we finish performing, we SHOULD NOT take a break, but prepare for the next album”
? What ..? photo.twitter.com/GTdhjs9eXZ
— From (@nksunbaem) August 27, 2024
In recent months, fans have increasingly shared their concerns about the group’s activities. Several members have been injured or shown signs of fatigue, and no extended hiatus has been announced.
Instead, the group hinted at further plans and releases, sparking protests.
#LETENHYPENREST #HYBEDivestFromZionism
It’s the least you can do to help them not burn out. photo.twitter.com/7hLYDX9NU7— kisses, tima୨୧˚⋆🌙🗝️ (@SUNOOSFRIEDHAIR) August 24, 2024
Jungwon’s comments sparked even more anger towards BELIFT, accusing them of brainwashing the group into constant, non-stop activities.
belift is brainwashing him https://t.co/4O5A9ZTzOj
— __BAD qi 🗝🎬 CINEMA PARADISE 🤤 (@jebedaeul) August 27, 2024
Jungwon literally said “when we finish performing, we shouldn’t just take a break, but prepare for the next album” AND YOU STILL THINK THIS IS NORMAL??? No one should work NON STOP. Jungwon my love, please tell me you don’t really think so… you need to rest. photo.twitter.com/jvEGdTNy4R
— totally wrong⁷ | I saw fucking Niall Horan. (@no_promisess_) August 27, 2024
jungwon: Yes, we are always working on our album. When we finish promotion, we should not only take a break, but prepare for the next album.
but please I hope you too can take a long vacation to regenerate from those hectic rhythms, enha 😔😫 photo.twitter.com/a1drIxR6uf
— For (@heeseungcokr) August 27, 2024
:/ belift count your fucking days this is so sick https://t.co/mWOCwsgzM2
— xo, ruby 🐻 (@haobinwlrd) August 27, 2024
While it is important for K-Pop artists to be active in order to maintain and grow their fan base, there needs to be a balance that doesn’t jeopardize the group’s health and happiness, and that’s exactly what ENHYPEN fans want.