Evan’s self-produced debut album is finally out, composed of 8 songs that tells his story, but also the hope he wants to share to fans.
The long-awaited debut of Evan – or Lee Heeseung – has finally been released on September 7, 2026. Death of Me consists of 8 songs that tackle his desire not to shrink back anymore and be who he truly is. As he finds it hard to box himself in one genre, saying his album falls under the alternative genre instead in several interviews, you can see his drive to improve.
Because most of the songs are self-produced by Evan himself, he takes the time to break down what his intentions are with his songs in different interviews. In it, you find a genuine desire to tell his story, as well as his love for his craft and fans.
In the 30 minute documentary released in Evan’s official YouTube channel, you could see Evan being in charge of not just the production of the songs, but even the concept. From the pictures, the makeup, and even the accessories – he has this whole vision of what he wants to achieve.
Finally, we can see Evan’s vision for ourselves.
Death of Me Tracklist
1. “Not Enough”
Having seemingly achieved “enough,” you would think that someone like Evan would take it easy. But in “Not Enough,” he expresses his hunger for more. In a Weverse Magazine interview after the release of his mini-album, he says:
To be honest, success and recognition as an artist, and love from fans—all of it still doesn’t feel like I’ve achieved enough. Some might say that makes me greedy. I still see myself as someone who’s not enough. There’s still a lot more I want to try and accomplish in different areas. I don’t think there’s anyone who manages that all on their own. So I try to listen to people I know as much as I can, and above all, I try to stay consistent. That’s what matters most.
Having this be the first track in the album sets the stage for Evan’s whole solo career.
2. “Noise”
We all have noise in our lives – whether it’s from people we love or from social media – but an idol like Evan definitely has more. In STAN:A, Evan said that he thinks what matters most is catching the noise and living through it. So despite the internet debates, the speculations and the gossip surrounding Evan’s departure from ENHYPEN, Evan still perseveres.
The song “Noise” plays around with the idea of not just catching hold of all the noise around him but also tuning it right, like how a musician will tune a guitar to allow it to play the right notes well. Evan also seemingly asks fans to trust that he knows what he is doing.
3. “Ride Or Die”
“Ride or Die” is Evan’s debut solo song, released back in June along with “Overflow.” It plays on the simple phrase to express loyalty. In an interview with Weverse magazine, he says that while the song can be a love song that speaks to everyone, to him the song makes him think of his fans.
The music video has Evan be invisible to everyone, with nobody hearing him even as he screams at their faces. But even then, he sings the lyrics to professing his unwavering love for his fans who do see him (like the car that followed him around in the music video), and promises to stay with them.
4. Death Of Me
“Death of Me” is the title track of the album. In STAN:A, he says that you can think of this song as him saying “my death hasn’t come yet.” He also says he was also inspired by one line in “One Piece” that says how people only die when they are forgotten by people.
When I sing on “Death of Me,” the lead single, that this “ain’t the death of me,” it comes from a place of having actually gone right up to the edge of death myself. No matter how far down I went, I felt over and over that it was never really the end. I hope EVER hears that message and finds some hope in it.
In the same way, the song is Evan’s declaration that he’s not done yet – he’s just getting started in marking his path in the industry.
5. Twilight
“Twilight” is a playful pop track is like a breath of fresh air in between all the other tracks with its heavy bass and vulnerable lyrics. In STAN:A, Evan says that the song is about the sweetness between two people in love, but he wrote it thinking of his fans again. It’s alluding to the “time you and I share is a moment like twilight.”
You and I, in this moment
An unbroken dream, frozen in time
Paradise, no need to find (Paradise)
You and I are already forever
Even the performance that accompanies the song is cheeky, and you can tell that Evan is also having fun while performing it.
6. Immature
According to the documentary in Evan’s official YouTube, “Immature” was one of the contenders to be his debut single. It would’ve been a good introduction to what Evan is trying to do with his solo career, showing his unwavering passion to pursue his dream despite the backlash.
An immature state of mind
Could I really stay this way?
I don’t mind the immature me
Even this is thrilling
When he was asked in an interview with Billboard if he thought he was immature, Evan said yes with no hesitations. He is flipping the narrative of haters, agreeing with them on his own terms. With this, he highlights something important in his journey as a soloist: that this is all he wanted, and that he is finally embracing himself, flaws and all.
7. Overflow
The song “Overflow” creates an image of emotions being too much to the point that its spilling over, and of seemingly going back and forth in a decision to let someone go or to keep holding on, even if things have changed. In an interview with Weverse magazine during the release of this song along with “Ride or Die”, he says:
Overflow” is sort of a little more about me personally. Everyone feels sad sometimes, but there aren’t many ways to let that out. Even when I do open up to someone, sometimes I think, “What if all this is just bits of conversation that’ll just disappear right up in smoke for them?” The topliner suggested the word “overflow,” and it felt like exactly the right word for expressing how you feel when you’re about to spill open with emotion.
Even as the song seems sad – of emotions overflowing to the point of bursting – the song still ends with a note that seems to say “we’ll meet again someday, my heart is still with you.”
8. Going Home
“Going Home” is more on the sad side, revealing the reality of pursuing our dreams – we get too busy to even go home. Evan shares in Weverse magazine that the song was composed after visiting his parents for only a brief moment. He says that after becoming a singer he hasn’t been able to go home much, but one day it just hit him hard.
But Evan doesn’t just leave it there, as he still puts that thread of hope in the end of the chorus by singing:
So wait ’til I become
The one who won’t leave you alone
Almost going home
Evan’s album said as much as he could about his inner world, letting fans in for the first time. These 8 songs are definitely for the dreamers – those who just want to have the permission to be themselves and pursue their ambitions. As we see Evan continue to push himself to improve, even try to hit higher notes for “Ride or Die,” his intention of giving hope to listeners is fully conveyed.
Death of Me is now available in all streaming platforms.
Sources: BE:LIFT, Weverse Magazine (1), Weverse Magazine (2), TeenVogue, STAN:A, Billboard
