Apro, producer and friend of former ENHYPEN member EVAN, posted an Instagram story on June 25 that fans interpreted as shade toward the group. The post featured four dashes with two letters forming part of EVAN while omitting EN, followed by liking a comment suggesting it was a spoiler.
EVAN, who left ENHYPEN and released his debut solo single “Ride or Die,” had previously worked with Apro on the group’s track “Knife.” Apro also contributed to production for the new single.
Fans quickly called out the June 25 story on social media, with one user stating, “grown ass man being bitter and shady on ig like where’s your professionalism fcking clout chaser??” Another noted the choice of music referencing vampiric themes and questioned Apro’s involvement given his age.
Reactions included assumptions that EVAN’s departure from ENHYPEN ended on bad terms, with commenters pointing to the producer’s actions during solo promotions. No official response has come from EVAN or the former group members.