Hi! Please read this in good faith. I’m genuinely not trying to create fanwars, compare groups, or invite hate toward anyone whether it’s former members, current members, or either fandom. I’m just looking for perspective from people who’ve lived through something similar.
I’ve been following ENHYPEN since I-LAND, so this whole situation has been pretty emotional and unfamiliar to navigate. It made me think about Stray Kids, since (at least from the outside) it feels like one of the more comparable situations: both groups were formed through survival shows, both had already built a strong fanbase when a member left, and both eventually became very vocal about the current lineup (SKZ as 8, ENHYPEN as 6).
So I’d really love to hear from older stays who experienced Woojin leaving in real time.
What was that transition like for you? How did the fandom change? How long did it take for things to feel “normal” again? Were there things you wish newer fans had understood during that period?
Again, this isn’t about debating who was right or wrong, assigning blame, or comparing the members. I’m simply hoping to learn from the experiences of people who’ve already gone through a major lineup change, because I think it might help some engenes (like me) process everything that’s happening now.
Please keep the discussion respectful. No hate toward any member, past or present.
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