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In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed breakdown of EVAN’s highly anticipated solo debut with the digital single album “Ride or Die,” released June 22, 2026.Formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN, Lee Hee-seung officially launches his solo career under the stage name EVAN. The project marks a bold artistic reinvention, blending alternative rock and hyperpop on the title track “Ride or Die” and softer indie-pop on “Overflow.” Analytic Dreamz explores EVAN’s extensive creative involvement in songwriting, composition, production, and engineering, along with the personal themes of loyalty, perseverance, emotional exhaustion, and hope.The segment covers the debut’s impressive commercial performance: over 11.3 million YouTube views in days, #1 trending worldwide, nearly 1 million Spotify streams on day one, #1 on iTunes in multiple countries, and strong chart positions in South Korea. Analytic Dreamz also examines the mixed-to-positive critical reception, massive social media growth, and what this genre-shifting release means for EVAN’s future as a self-produced artist beyond ENHYPEN.From his departure in March 2026 to upcoming performances at Busan One Asia Festival and KCON LA, this segment gives listeners the full story behind one of 2026’s most talked-about K-pop solo reinventions. Tune in for unfiltered analysis on EVAN’s “Ride or Die.”

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