History of Enhypen in Timeline
Enhypen is a South Korean boy band formed by Belift Lab through the survival competition show I-Land in 2020. The group debuted on November 30, 2020, with the EP Border: Day One. Initially a seven-member group, it now consists of six members: Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki, after Heeseung's departure in March 2026.
21 hours ago : Enhypen becomes six-member group following Heeseung's departure for solo endeavors.
Enhypen reorganized into a six-member group after Heeseung's departure. Heeseung decided to pursue a solo career causing the group to reshape its structure six years after its debut.
1986: Coke x Music campaign "A Kind of Magic" cover
Enhypen covered British rock band Queen's "A Kind of Magic" from their 1986 album of the same name through Coke Studio.
1997: Audition eligibility criteria 1997
Auditions sought male trainees born between 1997 and 2008.
2008: Audition eligibility criteria 2008
Auditions sought male trainees born between 1997 and 2008.
March 2019: Belift Lab Co-Founded, Auditions Commence
In March 2019, Belift Lab was co-founded by CJ E&M and Hybe Corporation. Auditions began in March 2019 across multiple locations, seeking male trainees.
May 8, 2020: Mnet announces I-Land
On May 8, 2020, Mnet announced the survival competition series I-Land, a joint venture designed to create the next generation of K-pop artists.
September 18, 2020: I-Land Finale
The I-Land series, which started on June 26, aired its final episode on September 18, 2020. The show determined the members of Enhypen.
October 22, 2020: Enhypen Debut Trailer "Choose-Chosen" Released
On October 22, 2020, Enhypen's YouTube channel posted a trailer titled "Choose-Chosen", announcing the group's debut in November 2020.
November 2020: Enhypen Debut Announced
In November 2020, Enhypen was slated to debut.
November 30, 2020: Enhypen Debut with Border: Day One
On November 30, 2020, Enhypen debuted with the extended play (EP) Border: Day One.
December 4, 2020: Enhypen Live Debut on Music Bank
On December 4, 2020, Enhypen made their live debut on KBS' Music Bank, performing "Given-Taken".
2020: Plans to create a new band in 2020
In 2020, Belift Lab had plans to create a new band.
February 2021: Border: Day One Receives Platinum Certification
In February 2021, Border: Day One received a platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA).
March 25, 2021: Enhypen Comeback Announced
On March 25, 2021, Belift announced that Enhypen would make their comeback at the end of April.
June 2021: Collaborations and Brand Ambassadorships
In June 2021, Enhypen collaborated with GOALSTUDIO and was announced as global ambassadors for Ami Paris.
November 2021: Dimension: Dilemma Sales
As of November 2021, Dimension: Dilemma had sold over 1.1 million copies on the Gaon charts.
January 8, 2022: Pre-orders for Dimension: Answer Surpass 630,000 Copies
On January 8, 2022, it was revealed that pre-orders for Dimension: Answer surpassed 630,000 copies.
January 10, 2022: Dimension: Answer Release
On January 10, 2022, Enhypen released Dimension: Answer, a repackaged version of Dimension: Dilemma.
January 12, 2022: Always to be released as theme for drama
On January 12, 2022, Enhypen's original Japanese song "Always" was planned to air as the theme for the NTV drama Muchaburi! I will be the president.
February 22, 2022: Japanese Digital Single "Always" Released
On February 22, 2022, Enhypen's Japanese digital single "Always" was released.
March 2022: ABC-Mart and Nike Ambassador
In March 2022, Enhypen became the face of ABC-Mart's Nike Air Max promotions.
September 2022: Manifesto World Tour Begins
In September 2022, Enhypen's first world tour, Manifesto, started in Seoul.
September 2022: Enhypen Cover for Esquire Korea September Issue
On August 12, Esquire Korea announced that Enhypen would be on the cover of its September 2022 issue.
February 2023: Manifesto World Tour Extended to Philippines and Thailand
On October 18, it was announced that Enhypen's first world tour would be extended through January and February 2023 with concerts in Philippines and Thailand.
May 2023: DDP Public Relations Ambassador
In May 2023, Enhypen was chosen by the Seoul Design Foundation and Seoul Metropolitan Government as the DDP public relations ambassador and opened Seoul Fashion Week as the Airbnb host.
September 2023: Featured on Cosmopolitan Korea Cover with Tiffany & Co.
In September 2023, Enhypen was featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., prior to Jake and Sunghoon's ambassadorship announcement.
2023: Enhypen Sold Out Dome Concert at Kyocera Dome
In 2023, Enhypen held their first two-day sold out dome concert at Kyocera Dome as part of the Manifesto World Tour, marking a significant achievement.
2023: Kolon Sports collection
In October 2022, Enhypen was selected as the new ambassador for Kolon Sports, modelling its 2022 Fall/Winter Collection and 2023 Spring/Summer Trekking Look Collection.
January 31, 2024: Enhypen Chosen as Model for Peach John
On January 31, 2024, Enhypen was selected as the model for Peach John, a Japanese mail-order retailer, for their new spring unisex room wear as part of the retailer's 30th anniversary special project.
February 5, 2024: Third Show Added in Seoul
On February 5, 2024, a third show was added in Seoul at KSPO Dome due to demand.
February 2024: Enhypen's Second World Tour Extension
In February 2024, Enhypen's second world tour was extended with concerts in Taiwan, Singapore, China, and the Philippines.
April 29, 2024: Memorabilia Special Album Announcement
On April 29, 2024, it was announced that Enhypen would release a special album titled Memorabilia for the Dark Moon webtoon on May 13.
October 2024: Participated in W Korea's "Love Your W" Charity Event
In October 2024, Enhypen participated in a charity event for the fashion magazine W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign "Love Your W".
January 10, 2025: Heeseung and Jake Featured on Flo Rida's Single
On January 10, 2025, Heeseung and Jake were featured on American rapper Flo Rida's new single "Confessions" alongside Paul Russell.
February 19, 2025: Enhypen Announced as Global Ambassador of Mixsoon
On February 19, 2025, Enhypen was announced as the new global ambassador of the skincare brand Mixsoon, for the campaign called "Beauty Essentials for Glass Skin".
November 2025: Donation to Philippine Disaster Relief
In November 2025, Enhypen and Belift Lab donated 100 million KRW (around ₱4 million) through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association, in partnership with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, to support relief efforts for communities affected by the recent flooding in Philippines.
January 2026: Campaign with the Korean Red Cross
In January 2026, Enhypen collaborated with the Korean Red Cross in a campaign to promote blood donation, where registered donors received special gifts, leading to a 19-fold increase in first-time blood donors over the ten-day campaign.
January 16, 2026: The Sin: Vanish EP Release
On January 16, 2026, Enhypen began their new The Sin series with the release of their seventh EP, The Sin: Vanish.
March 10, 2026: Heeseung's Departure Announced
On March 10, 2026, Belift Lab announced that Heeseung would be departing from the group, with Enhypen continuing as a six-membered group.
March 2026: Heeseung departs Enhypen
In March 2026, it was announced that Heeseung would depart from Enhypen, transitioning the group to a six-member ensemble.
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