ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) is a South Korean K-pop group made up of six members: Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-Ki. The group is managed by BE:LIFT Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation. ENHYPEN debuted on November 30, 2020 with their first mini album BORDER: DAY ONE and quickly became one of the most promising groups of the new generation. On March 10, 2026, it was announced that Heeseung had left the group to pursue a solo career under BELIFT LAB.
About the Group
ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) was born from the survival show I-LAND, which aired in 2020. The group's name blends the en dash and the hyphen, the little marks that connect different words to create new meanings. In the same way, the members of ENHYPEN connect, discover each other and grow together.
- Full name: ENHYPEN (엔하이픈)
- Label: BE:LIFT Lab (under HYBE Corporation)
- Debut date: November 30, 2020
- Number of members: 6 (currently)
- Official greeting: "CONNECT! Hello, we are ENHYPEN!"
- Concept: Connection, discovery and growing together
The group rose to fame through I-LAND, an intense competition in which 23 young talents fought for a spot in the final line-up. The seven original members (Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-Ki) were chosen through public votes and the producers' picks. Since their debut, ENHYPEN has racked up hit after hit with albums like DIMENSION: DILEMMA, MANIFESTO: DAY 1 and DARK BLOOD.
Fandom and Symbols
ENHYPEN's official fandom is called ENGENE (엔진), a play on "engine" and "gene". The idea is that the fans are the engine that lets the members grow and keep moving forward. Fans and ENHYPEN share the same DNA to connect, discover and grow together.
- Fandom name: ENGENE (엔진)
- Lightstick: Available (futuristic design with customizable lighting)
- Official logo: Stylized dash with modern typography
The Group's Official Social Media
- Official website: beliftlab.com/artist/profile/ENHYPEN
- Instagram: @enhypen
- Twitter/X: @ENHYPEN
- TikTok: @enhypen
- YouTube: ENHYPEN
- Weverse: ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN Members
Jungwon (정원) — Leader
- Birth name: Yang Jung-won (양정원)
- Position: Leader
- Birthday: February 9, 2004
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- MBTI: ISTJ
- Representative emoji: 🐱
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Key facts:
- Former trainee at SM Entertainment and BigHit Entertainment
- Ranked 1st in the final episode of I-LAND with 1,417,620 votes
- His favorite colors are blue, orange, white, green and purple
- Has a dog named Maeumi
- His role models are Justin Bieber and BTS's Jungkook
Jay (제이)
- Birth name: Jay Park (박종성)
- Birthday: April 20, 2002
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- MBTI: ENTJ
- Representative emoji: 🦅
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Key facts:
- Born in Seattle, Washington, USA; moved to Korea at age 9
- Speaks fluent English and Korean, and a little Japanese
- Loves cooking and dreamed of becoming a chef as a kid
- His favorite color is purple
- His role models are Kai (EXO) and V (BTS)
Jake (제이크)
- Birth name: Jake Sim (심재윤)
- Birthday: November 15, 2002
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: ISTJ
- Representative emoji: 🐶
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Key facts:
- Born in Seoul, South Korea; grew up in Australia from age 9
- Has a dog named Layla
- Great at soccer, table tennis and violin
- His favorite colors are black and ivory
- Close friends with Bang Chan and Felix of Stray Kids
Sunghoon (성훈) — Visual
- Birth name: Park Sung-hoon (박성훈)
- Position: Visual
- Birthday: December 8, 2002
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- MBTI: ISTJ
- Representative emoji: 🐧
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Key facts:
- Former competitive figure skater
- Nicknamed the "Prince of Figure Skating"
- Picked as the #1 visual during I-LAND
- His favorite color is white
- His role model is BTS's V
Sunoo (선우)
- Birth name: Kim Seon-woo (김선우)
- Birthday: June 24, 2003
- Zodiac sign: Cancer
- MBTI: ENFP
- Representative emoji: 🦊
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Key facts:
- Holds a black belt in hapkido
- Ranked 8th in the final vote but picked by the producers to debut
- Loves spicy food, mint chocolate and Disney movies
- His favorite colors are mint, purple, pink and blue
- His role model is BTS's V
Ni-Ki (니키) — Main Dancer, Maknae
- Birth name: Nishimura Riki (西村 力)
- Position: Main Dancer, Maknae
- Birthday: December 9, 2005
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- MBTI: INTJ
- Representative emoji: 🐆
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Key facts:
- From Okayama, Japan
- Can memorize an entire choreography in just 10 minutes
- Named "Best Dancer of I-LAND"
- Ambidextrous
- Started with jazz and ballet before switching to hip-hop
Heeseung (희승) — Former member
- Birth name: Lee Hee-seung (이희승)
- Position: Main Vocalist, Center (former)
- Birthday: October 15, 2001
- Zodiac sign: Libra
- MBTI: ESTP
- Representative emoji: 🐹
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Key facts:
- Former BigHit Entertainment trainee (more than 3 years)
- Has perfect pitch
- Skilled at songwriting and composing
- Left ENHYPEN on March 10, 2026 to pursue a solo career
Fun Facts and Records
- Explosive release: ENHYPEN holds the record for the most pre-orders for a rookie group album, with more than 1.2 million copies for DIMENSION: DILEMMA.
- Current dorms (June 2024): Each member has his own room, spread across 2 dorms.
- Cross-group friendships: Several ENHYPEN members are friends with members of TXT, Stray Kids and other HYBE groups.
- Languages spoken: The group can communicate in Korean, English and Japanese thanks to the members' multicultural backgrounds.
- Live performance: ENHYPEN is known for its perfectly synced choreography and explosive stage energy.
Recommended Songs
"Given-Taken" (Official MV) — ENHYPEN's first MV, which set up their unique visual and musical identity.
"Drunk-Dazed" (Official MV) — An addictive track with jaw-dropping choreography.
"Bite Me" (Official MV) — A powerful comeback with a mature vampire concept.
"Sweet Venom" (Official MV) — A catchy sound and captivating visuals.
ENHYPEN keeps pushing boundaries and exploring new musical territory. Follow their journey and find out why they're one of the most promising groups in K-pop today!
