# EVAN sets September 7 debut mini album 'DEATH OF ME' with 8 tracks, self-produced

Release page: https://ktrenz.com/article/2026/08/evan-death-of-me-mini-album-september-7-2026
Reach map: https://ktrenz.com/reach-graph/evan-death-of-me-mini-album-september-7-2026
Artist: Evan — https://ktrenz.com/artisttag/evan
Category: comeback
Published: 2026-08-25

## How measured
Server-side crawler hits on this article, counted per vendor and per bot. "Answer-time" means the vendor fetched the page while composing an answer (OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User, Claude-User); "training" means bulk collection. These are requests we served — not impressions, not audience, not estimated reach. Crawlers we block are excluded from every number here.

## AI reach
- Answer-time citations: 21
- Total AI reads: 33
- Distinct vendors: 8
- Window: 43 days from first to last crawl

| Vendor | Reads | Kind | Bots |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OpenAI | 22 | answer-time | ChatGPT-User 20×/10d; OAI-SearchBot 1×/1d; GPTBot 1×/1d |
| Meta | 4 | training | Meta-ExternalAgent 4×/3d |
| Other | 2 | training | YouBot 2×/2d |
| Apple | 1 | training | Applebot 1×/1d |
| Anthropic | 1 | training | ClaudeBot 1×/1d |
| Amazon | 1 | training | Amazonbot 1×/1d |
| Perplexity | 1 | training | PerplexityBot 1×/1d |
| Yandex | 1 | training | YandexBot 1×/1d |

## Human reach
- Media outlets that picked this up: 47
- Social posts tracked: 264
- Listed below: 40 outlets, 60 posts

| Outlet | Lang | Date | Headline | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| USEN | JA | 09-11 | EVAN sets September 7 debut mini album 'DEATH OF ME' with 8 tracks, self-produced | https://e.usen.com/news/news-release/evan971st-mini-albumdeath-of-me.html |
| CBC Globe | EN | 09-11 | EVAN to Release First Mini Album 'DEATH OF ME' on September 7... Composed and Produced 7 Tracks Himself | https://cbcglobe.com/en/articles/2026/09/02/evan-to-release-first-mini-album-death-of-me-on-september-7-5a4412fa |
| CBC Globe | EN | 09-11 | Evan Releases First Mini Album 'DEATH OF ME' on September 7 — Wrote and Composed Title Track Himself Across 8 Tracks | https://cbcglobe.com/en/articles/2026/09/06/evan-releases-first-mini-album-death-of-me-on-september-7-wr-96a6a96b |
| Bandwagon | EN | 09-12 | EVAN takes the reins on debut mini-album 'DEATH OF ME ... | https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/evan-takes-the-reins-on-debut-mini-album-death-of-me-comes-alive-on-music-video-for-title-track |
| Chosun Ilbo English | EN | 09-12 | Evan Proves Self-Producing Artistry With Solo Album 'Death of Me' | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/07/JFLJSFEVAZEF5E365YIU7WH33A/ |
| Outlook India | EN | 09-12 | Evan Death Of Me EP: Former ENHYPEN Star Gets Personal / Outlook India | https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/k-drama/evans-death-of-me-ep-takes-his-solo-career-in-a-deeply-personal-direction |
| Maeil Business Newspaper (MK) | EN | 09-12 | Evan Set to Make His Mark as a Self-Producing Artist with First Mini Album 'Death of Me' | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12142082 |
| K-Popit | EN | 09-12 | EVAN Refuses to Be Forgotten With "DEATH OF ME": "I Want To Give People Hope" | https://k-popit.com/articles/2026090786782 |
| Backyard Drunkard | EN | 09-12 | EVAN Explains Leaving ENHYPEN & Story Behind Solo Album 'DEATH OF ME' | https://backyarddrunkard.com/k-pop/evan-enhypen-departure-solo-album-death-of-me-showcase-breakdown/ |
| The Chosun Ilbo | EN | 09-12 | Evan's Self-Producing Mini-Album Secures 4th on Spotify Countdown | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/08/29/SMXEBVEPHZC4FGWAR7MZXO6UG4/ |
| K-Popit | EN | 09-13 | EVAN's September Comeback: Eight Tracks Showcase His Solo Sound | https://k-popit.com/articles/2026082886602 |
| The Korea Times | EN | 09-14 | EVAN channels fear of being forgotten into music on 1st mini album | https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260907/evan-channels-fear-of-being-forgotten-into-music-on-1st-mini-album |
| Ten Asia | KO | 09-14 | EVAN sets September comeback with rock to dream pop...solo identity in 8 tracks | https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026082886644 |
| Yonhap News Agency | EN | 09-14 | (LEAD) Evan shares innermost self on debut EP 'Death of Me' | https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907007051315 |
| Maeil Business Newspaper (MK) | EN | 09-14 | Evan, who left ENHYPEN, gets off to a strong solo start... No. 4 on Spotify's global chart - MK | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/hot-issues/12139414 |
| Trendrod | EN | 09-16 | K-pop star Evan unveils first solo mini-album | https://trendrod.com/2026/09/07/k-pop-star-evan-unveils-first-solo-mini-album/ |
| SBS News | EN | 09-16 | EVAN Sells 460,000 Copies on First Day of Mini Album Release, Sweeps Top Spots on Music Charts | https://news.sbs.co.kr/english/article.do?news_id=N1008743419 |
| Chosun Biz (English Edition) | EN | 09-20 | Evan releases solo EP Death of Me, showcases self-producing skills | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2026/09/07/5Q45BAAT6VCOTOOM67KZ7NMGZI/ |
| Omonar | EN | 09-21 | EVAN Debuts Mini-Album DEATH OF ME, Addresses ENHYPEN Departure and Childhood Cancer Battle | https://omonar.com/evan-death-of-me-mini-album-showcase-enhypen-childhood-cancer |
| Chosun Biz (English Entertainment) | EN | 09-21 | Evan previews bold new sounds, leads production on DEATH OF ME | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2026/08/26/IODNUBOCAZFE7LEGRTDBBMDNBU/ |
| Sports Khan (English) | EN | 09-21 | “A Mirror-Like Album”… Evan, ‘Death of Me’ That Lays Bare His Candid Inner Self | https://sports.khan.co.kr/en/article/202609071543007 |
| The Chosun Daily | EN | 09-22 | Evan Reveals ENHYPEN Exit, Starts Solo Journey | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/07/HRARGCVPKBF73DLFC6AOOYVPXE/ |
| Yonhap News Agency | EN | 09-22 | Evan shares innermost self on debut EP 'Death of Me' | https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260907007000315 |
| Korea JoongAng Daily | EN | 09-22 | Evan opens up about cancer, new beginning after Enhypen | https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/evan-opens-up-about-cancer-new-beginning-after-enhypen/12862424 |
| SBS News | EN | 09-23 | EVAN Tops Physical and Digital Charts on Release of First Mini Album | https://news.sbs.co.kr/amp/news.amp?news_id=N1008742738 |
| CBC Globe | EN | 09-23 | EVAN Surpasses 460,000 Copies on First Day of 'DEATH OF ME' Release, Tops Domestic and International Album and Music Charts | https://cbcglobe.com/en/articles/2026/09/08/evan-surpasses-460-000-copies-on-first-day-of-death-of-me-re-8b52fbbc |
| Sports Chosun | EN | 09-24 | Leaving ENHYPEN and Battling Childhood Cancer—Evan Answers with 100% Sincerity Through His Music | https://www.sportschosun.com/en/celebrity/2026-09-07/202609070100048850003178 |
| The Chosun Daily | EN | 09-25 | EVAN's Self-Produced Mini Album 'Death of Me' Debuts | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/02/WZTIJU6JYBC6LMPN5LFYK2247Q/ |
| The Chosunilbo | EN | 09-28 | Evan leaves ENHYPEN and debuts solo after taking full creative control | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2026/09/07/6MAV7QUTUZBCFBN5A3IQZJIH2U/ |
| The Chosun Daily | EN | 09-28 | Evan Debuts Solo Album 'Death of Me' | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/07/DLUYPT3E6VEOPG6XPBKV6HJE2Q/ |
| International Business Times Singapore | EN | 10-01 | Why Did EVAN Leave ENHYPEN? Former Heeseung Breaks Silence on Group Exit at Solo Album Showcase | https://www.ibtimes.sg/why-did-evan-leave-enhypen-former-heeseung-breaks-silence-group-exit-solo-album-showcase-93476 |
| The Korea Times | EN | 10-01 | Solo queens crowd September's K-pop comeback race | https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260903/solo-queens-crowd-septembers-k-pop-comeback-race |
| The Chosun Daily | EN | 10-01 | Evan Leaves ENHYPEN, Debuts Solo with 'Death of Me' | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/07/WM4C7DNDCJBERH56RUSG3E5GMA/ |
| Maeil Business Newspaper | EN | 10-01 | Sold 461,488 Copies on Release Day... EVAN Tops Album and | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12147072 |
| chosun.com | EN | 10-07 | chosun.com | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/08/EA4D6XL345DMXHO76RTB2LQOLQ/ |
| idntimes.com | EN | 10-07 | idntimes.com | https://www.idntimes.com/korea/kdrama/lirik-lagu-death-of-me-evan-dan-maknanya-c1c2-01-cccnm-lzjjlc |
| antaranews.com | EN | 10-07 | antaranews.com | https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5729960/evan-menuangkan-kisah-kisahnya-dalam-album-death-of-me |
| sportschosun.com | EN | 10-07 | sportschosun.com | https://www.sportschosun.com/en/celebrity/2026-09-07/202609070100048480003155 |
| biz.chosun.com | EN | 10-07 | biz.chosun.com | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2026/09/07/ABFG5HWG4FDJ7AOJVK5OT2VVHQ/ |
| News1 | EN | 10-10 | Evan's Solo Debut Death of Me Breaks into Billboard 200: What You Need to Know | https://news1global.com/lifestyle/article/442963/ |

| Platform | Account | Date | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| YouTube | Boer씨 | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy9A06lr-nQ |
| YouTube | KBS WORLD TV | 09-11 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy9YvX84wwk |
| YouTube | Genius | 09-11 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IQ8oBdyzCg |
| X | @MuPu27 | 09-11 | https://x.com/MuPu27/status/2098428584386015468 |
| X | @evanfolder | 09-11 | https://x.com/evanfolder/status/2098428728762327046 |
| X | @evanlyever | 09-11 | https://x.com/evanlyever/status/2098428201504805196 |
| YouTube | EVAN FILES | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l76Yu46A4gU |
| X | @hs_bambi | 09-11 | https://x.com/hs_bambi/status/2098428371126620185 |
| X | @leehsbr | 09-11 | https://x.com/leehsbr/status/2098428526068191367 |
| YouTube | Sebastine | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqFTGU8foAQ |
| YouTube | KBS Kpop | 09-11 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAGaBR4NvjQ |
| YouTube | Mnet K-POP | 09-10 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2vcIkl9a1g |
| YouTube | HYBE LABELS | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNMvUYjaieA |
| YouTube | ShadowByYoongi | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5KxO75yam4 |
| YouTube | Jaeguchi | 09-07 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbAss5rPWP0 |
| X | @sunoooooshine | 09-11 | https://x.com/sunoooooshine/status/2098544819127857339 |
| X | @evantesfaye | 09-11 | https://x.com/evantesfaye/status/2098546463991038404 |
| X | @ChartRadarApp | 09-11 | https://x.com/ChartRadarApp/status/2098547682516037694 |
| YouTube | EVAN | 09-10 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdWFOyxlkks |
| X | @BelovedT15 | 09-11 | https://x.com/BelovedT15/status/2098538524030935514 |
| X | @nikkan_chike | 09-11 | https://x.com/nikkan_chike/status/2098543363322679385 |
| X | @gfnieomsean | 09-11 | https://x.com/gfnieomsean/status/2098541375872758056 |
| X | @wendyproxy | 09-11 | https://x.com/wendyproxy/status/2098540839815262422 |
| X | @Miyuki_678h | 09-11 | https://x.com/Miyuki_678h/status/2098540698056233172 |
| X | @HeeSeungAceBr | 09-12 | https://x.com/HeeSeungAceBr/status/2098680685485588500 |
| X | @arabic_heeseung | 09-12 | https://x.com/arabic_heeseung/status/2098679263285174350 |
| YouTube | TRUE DANCESTUDIO   /   트루댄스스튜디오 | 09-12 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjXfxidjEqk |
| X | @HeeavenLee15 | 09-12 | https://x.com/HeeavenLee15/status/2098680058168905777 |
| X | @heeseungcokr | 09-12 | https://x.com/heeseungcokr/status/2098678745423032409 |
| X | @Bambiboo1510 | 09-12 | https://x.com/Bambiboo1510/status/2098678833964810585 |
| X | @HeeavenLee15 | 09-12 | https://x.com/HeeavenLee15/status/2098679913075327160 |
| X | @kyyliseung | 09-12 | https://x.com/kyyliseung/status/2098833481191342141 |
| Instagram | h_evva_n | 08-29 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DcoNZXJmlaF/ |
| X | @_bambinews | 09-12 | https://x.com/_bambinews/status/2098831765196439772 |
| X | @everkyoong | 09-12 | https://x.com/everkyoong/status/2098827689440489784 |
| X | @sw_slowly94 | 09-12 | https://x.com/sw_slowly94/status/2098829140292157931 |
| X | @ENHYPEN_ITALIA_ | 09-12 | https://x.com/ENHYPEN_ITALIA_/status/2098832812753170638 |
| X | @_bambinews | 09-12 | https://x.com/_bambinews/status/2098827682356056399 |
| Instagram | h_evva_n | 08-29 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DcoNbXNmsf0/ |
| X | @evxntracks_strm | 09-12 | https://x.com/evxntracks_strm/status/2098830151358587031 |
| Instagram | h_evva_n | 09-12 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DdMC10KB59W/ |
| X | @ikigaienaipn | 09-12 | https://x.com/ikigaienaipn/status/2098831389873582317 |
| Instagram | h_evva_n | 08-29 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DcoNWgKGtc7/ |
| X | @SooHevvanly | 09-12 | https://x.com/SooHevvanly/status/2098830003890729219 |
| X | @_bambinews | 09-12 | https://x.com/_bambinews/status/2098829183174516821 |
| X | @pinoHEESEUNG | 09-13 | https://x.com/pinoHEESEUNG/status/2098954103716274461 |
| TikTok | h_evva_n | 09-12 | https://www.tiktok.com/@h_evva_n/video/7684510148055878928 |
| TikTok | bambi.eap | 09-07 | https://www.tiktok.com/@bambi.eap/video/7682758689681313042 |
| TikTok | moonlitstarss_ | 09-07 | https://www.tiktok.com/@moonlitstarss_/video/7682723527480397088 |
| TikTok | acehee_ | 09-07 | https://www.tiktok.com/@acehee_/video/7682636618955492621 |
| X | @_7Heelift_7 | 09-13 | https://x.com/_7Heelift_7/status/2098956601189150835 |
| X | @longkaidoo | 09-13 | https://x.com/longkaidoo/status/2098955826069413936 |
| X | @ChartRadarApp | 09-13 | https://x.com/ChartRadarApp/status/2098955432999977452 |
| X | @Ktown4u_coex | 09-13 | https://x.com/Ktown4u_coex/status/2098954823530136043 |
| X | @i_roco | 09-13 | https://x.com/i_roco/status/2098953800484892718 |
| X | @HEESEUNG_OK | 09-13 | https://x.com/HEESEUNG_OK/status/2098952758175105205 |
| X | @Ilyheev | 09-13 | https://x.com/Ilyheev/status/2098950983153762468 |
| X | @Emma20107024646 | 09-13 | https://x.com/Emma20107024646/status/2098948876401279319 |
| X | @HXoxo31 | 09-13 | https://x.com/HXoxo31/status/2098948475350376669 |
| YouTube | SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO | 09-13 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um2_uw-_b4A |

## Attribution
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