BMO Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Contact: amanda@theoriel.co
Web: beliftlab.com/artist/profile/enhypen
Players: Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, Ni-Ki
The energy was palpable as South Korean boy band Enhypen closed out the U.S. leg of their third world tour, Enhypen World Tour ‘Walk The Line’ In U.S. (hereinafter ‘Walk The Line’), on August 16th with a sold-out show in Los Angeles. Piercing screams rattled the BMO Stadium as members Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki walked on stage for an electrifying performance. The show served as a lens into Enhypen’s growth, walking with their fans (nicknamed Engene) through every step of their journey—from their early days of stepping into the spotlight, to the present and future. The group was formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land, which was a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) under Belift Lab. The show featured 23 male trainees competing for a spot in the final group. They debuted on November 30, 2020, with their first mini album, Border: Day One. The group name Enhypen is a play on the words “en dash” and “hyphen," symbolizing the members' journey of connection, discovery, and growth.
Since their debut in 2020, Enhypen have worked hard to become household names and have rapidly expanded their global influence. In five years, they’ve placed five albums in the Billboard 200 Top 10. Their second studio album, Romance: Untold, marked the group’s career-high, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and ranking highest among K-pop acts on the 2024 IFPI Global Album Chart. Enhyphen’s music is a terrific mix of catchy hooks and layered arrangements. None of the seven members have designated roles; they are all well-rounded in dance and vocal skills. They’re the perfect introduction for those who want to get into K-pop, as their music has the right blend of English and Korean.
In total, Enhypen performed a big setlist of 24 songs in just over two hours. Delivering a fun-paced show filled with showstopping dance performances and impressive live vocals. Once the end was near, the group made sure to give their heartfelt goodbyes to their fans—promising to be back and teasing some new music. The group also mentioned that their first VR concert, ENHYPEN VR Concert: Emergence, is coming to theaters in the U.S. in September. Enhypen sent their fans into a frenzy as they finished with an explosive EDM version of “Drunk-Dazed” and a fitting reprise of their bombastic hit “Go Big or Go Home.”
