ENHYPEN Shines in Their 2025 Coachella Debut
On April 13, 2025, the highly anticipated debut of the HYBE boy group ENHYPEN took place at the illustrious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, specifically on the Sahara stage at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This seven-member ensemble quickly made a significant impact, reportedly achieving the status of the third most-watched show in the festival’s history on YouTube.
Following their performance, ENHYPEN engaged with fans during a Weverse livestream, where they acknowledged social media chatter from fans asserting that their show had captured the second most-watched spot in Coachella’s storied past. While such a sentiment reflects the enthusiasm of their dedicated fanbase, it is important to clarify that ENHYPEN actually secured the third position overall, following the monumental shows of Beyoncé in 2018 and BLACKPINK in 2022. However, when it comes to Korean acts, they proudly claimed the title of second most-watched, right after BLACKPINK, who dazzled audiences with over 2.96 million real-time viewers in 2022. ENHYPEN garnered an impressive over 400,000 real-time views during their own performance.
The group showcased several of their popular tracks, including fan favorites like “Drunk-Dazed,””Fever,””Bite Me,”and “Blessed-Cursed,”captivating attendees and online viewers alike.
Spotlight on K-Pop at Coachella 2025
ENHYPEN is among four notable K-pop acts featured in the 2025 Coachella lineup, alongside BLACKPINK’s Jennie, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, and the rising group XG. The presence of such talent at the festival highlights the growing influence of K-pop on the global music scene.
Fans took to various platforms to celebrate ENHYPEN’s achievements, expressing immense pride andjoy in their success. Comments ranged from acknowledging the group’s remarkable impact to expressing their hopes for even greater accomplishments.
“Their impact is CRAZYYY,” tweeted a fan on X.
“ENHYPEN breaking records left and right,” a fan wrote.
“They deserve to be on top of every chart every perf everywhere,” commented another fan.
“YES!!! LET’S GET THE MOST WATCHED NEXT WEEK!” added another supporter.
Amidst this excitement, some fans sought to clarify the viral misconception of ENHYPEN reaching second place by providing evidence from platforms like Wikipedia and Rolling Stone, reinforcing that they are indeed the third most-watched act overall, with BLACKPINK leading in this regard.
“The way someone made this up and y’all are just running with it,” remarked one fan.
“Sorry, source pls. The data blackpink is Million not K,” pointed out another user.
ENHYPEN’s Path to International Recognition
Formed in November 2020 through the reality series “I-LAND,” ENHYPEN debuted under BELIFT LAB, a subsidiary of HYBE. Their inclusion in the Coachella 2025 roster, announced on November 20, 2024, positioned them prominently in the lineup, reflecting their soaring international status.
Notably, they were the only K-pop boy group to grace the Coachella stage this year, emphasizing their unique status within the industry. Throughout their set, they performed hits like “Brought The Heat Back,””Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),””Paranormal,”and “Blockbuster,”capturing the attention of an audience that annually exceeds 650,000 attendees, according to the BBC.
Their performances elicited enthusiastic reactions from both festival attendees and viewers around the world, with “VAMPIRE IN THE DESERT” trending globally as a testament to their commendable stage presence and artistry.
ENHYPEN is set to return to the Sahara stage for their second show on April 19, 2025, promising more excitement and entertainment for their ever-growing fanbase.