ENHYPEN is a seven-member South Korean boy group formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land. They debuted on November 30, 2020, under BE:LIFT Lab, a joint label created by HYBE Labels (formerly BigHit Entertainment) and CJ E&M Entertainment.
Group History
ENHYPEN was introduced to the public through the reality show I-Land, where trainees competed for a spot in the final lineup. The group’s name symbolizes connection and growth, likening their journey to a hyphen connecting words to create new meanings.Since their debut with the mini-album “BORDER: DAY ONE” and title track “Given-Taken,” ENHYPEN has achieved significant success in the K-pop industry. They made their Japanese debut on July 6, 2021, with the single “Border: Hakanai,” which included “Forget Me Not,” the opening theme for the anime Re-Main.In January 2022, ENHYPEN expanded their reach into transmedia storytelling with the release of a webtoon series titled “Dark Moon: The Blood Altar”.
Members Profile
- Jungwon (정원)
- Full Name: Yang Jung Won (양정원)
- Position: Leader
- Birthday: February 9, 2004
- Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
- Heeseung (희승)
- Full Name: Lee Hee Seung (이희승)
- Birthday: October 15, 2001
- Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
- Jay (제이)
- Full Name: Park Jong Seong (박종성)
- Birthday: April 20, 2002
- Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
- Jake (제이크)
- Full Name: Sim Jae Yun (심재윤)
- Birthday: November 15, 2002
- Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
- Sunghoon (성훈)
- Full Name: Park Sung Hoon (박성훈)
- Birthday: December 8, 2002
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Sunoo (선우)
- Full Name: Kim Sun Woo (김선우)
- Birthday: June 24, 2003
- Ni-ki (니키)
- Full Name: Nishimura Riki (西村力)
- Birthday: December 9, 2005
Additional Information
- Fandom Name: ENGENE
- ENHYPEN members do not have official positions or roles except for the leader, as the goal is for each member to be able to fulfill all positions at a high quality.
- The group has a multinational lineup, with members from South Korea, Australia (Jake), and Japan (Ni-ki).
- ENHYPEN’s ages currently range from 19 to 23 years old, with Heeseung being the oldest and Ni-ki the youngest (maknae) of the group.
ENHYPEN has quickly established themselves as a prominent force in the K-pop industry, gaining a dedicated fanbase and achieving success both in South Korea and internationally.
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