The reported departure of ENIPENE Member Heeseung has sparked a wide debate online, with some fans and netizens discussing what they call recent “curse” affecting several K-pop groups. Following the news of Heeseung’s departure from the group, discussions quickly spread across social media platforms and online communities. Many fans expressed shock at the sudden development, especially since the group recently announced a comeback and continues to maintain strong popularity.
Amid the ongoing discussions, some netizens have begun to point out a pattern of idol abandonment in HYBE-related groups. A post circulating online listed several recent cases involving artists who had left HYBE-related groups in recent years.
The list led some fans to wonder if an unusual trend was occurring within HYBE-related acts. One viral comment said: “Something strange is happening at HYBE. Garam has been removed, the problems with New Jeans it happened, and now Heeseung is leaving right after the comeback announcement.” However, others have argued that the model may not be limited to HYBE or a single company.
Another discussion that gained traction online highlighted groups formed through survival programs. Some fans noted that Heeseung and ex Kep1er member Youngeun both placed fifth 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 changes in members, including ENIPENE, Kep1er, ZEROBASEONAND Start. As a result, some online users began jokingly referring to the situation as a “curse of the survival show”, although many others believe the pattern is probably coincidental.
Despite the speculation, discussions on the issue continue to spread on social media, with fans sharing various theories about the recent wave of idol abandonments and what it could mean for the future of K-pop groups formed through survival programs.
Sources: Koreaboo
