ArtistSM Entertainment
XngHan
Hong Seunghan (홍승한) built one of K-pop's most compelling second acts. After debuting with RIIZE in September 2023 through SM Entertainment, a public controversy led to his departure from the group by October 2024. Rather than fade out, he re-emerged in mid-2025 as XngHan, launching XngHan&Xoul, a collaborative crew brand with professional dancers Kyohong and Yul that deliberately sidesteps the traditional soloist model. His debut single album "Waste No Time," released July 31, 2025, crossed 50,000 sales on Hanteo and proved the rebrand had real commercial traction. The accompanying MV, directed by hanbago, drew production comparisons to full group debuts. In January 2026, he featured on can't be blue's "Prussian Blue" EP with the track "Black Tesla," showing creative range beyond the SM pop house formula. His first mini album "Glow" arrives April 27, 2026, expanding into pop house and rhythmic R&B territory. Born October 2, 2003 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, he trained at SM for three and a half years before his RIIZE debut. The XngHan&Xoul model represents something genuinely novel in the K-pop landscape: an artist crew concept where the soloist collaborates with a rotating cast of specialists across music, performance, and visual art.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: July 31, 2025South Korean
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Discography
2026
GlowMini Album
2026
Black Tesla (feat. XngHan)Collaboration
Featured ArtistXngHan
2025
Waste No TimeSingle
2023
Get a GuitarSingle
Fans Also Ask
Why did Seunghan leave RIIZE?
Seunghan was placed on indefinite hiatus from RIIZE in November 2023 after private photos leaked online. SM Entertainment briefly announced his return in October 2024, but reversed the decision two days later following backlash from a portion of the Korean fanbase. He subsequently departed the group and relaunched as solo artist XngHan in 2025.
What does XngHan mean?
XngHan is a stylized version of Seunghan's Korean name (승한), with the 'X' replacing the 'S' to symbolize infinite potential and creative crossover. SM Entertainment introduced the new stage name in June 2025 when announcing his solo debut under the XngHan&Xoul artist crew brand.
What is XngHan&Xoul?
XngHan&Xoul is a collaborative artist crew brand launched by SM Entertainment for XngHan's solo career. The 'Xoul' component consists of professional dancers Kyohong and Yul, who perform alongside XngHan. The concept extends beyond a traditional soloist setup, incorporating creators across music, performance, styling, and visual art.
When did XngHan make his solo debut?
XngHan made his solo debut on July 31, 2025 with the single album 'Waste No Time' under the XngHan&Xoul brand. The release surpassed 50,000 sales on Hanteo charts. His first mini album 'Glow' followed on April 27, 2026.
Is XngHan still under SM Entertainment?
Yes. XngHan remains under SM Entertainment as a solo artist. While he departed from RIIZE in October 2024, SM retained him and developed the XngHan&Xoul crew brand as his new creative vehicle. His releases are distributed through SM's label infrastructure.
