[RECAP] ENHYPEN Solidifies Future with ENGENEs in Sold Out ‘WALK THE LINE’ LA Show

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K-Pop powerhouse ENHYPEN filled BMO Stadium to the brim in Los Angeles with ENGENEs, the official fan club name, for the sold-out WALK THE LINE World Tour show. The concert marks their return to the City of Angels just a little over a year after their successful FATE tour and FATE PLUS encore shows. L.A. is their fourth and last U.S. stop on their 10-city North American and European leg and includes performances that only lucky ENGENEs who attended KCON 2024 and Coachella 2025 were able to see along with brand new stages.

The seven-member group, consisting of JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI, is riding the momentum off of their historic Coachella debut where they became the fastest K-Pop boy group to perform at the iconic festival. Shortly after Coachella, ENHYPEN released Desire: Unleash, their sixth EP, featuring eight tracks—including the previously released “Loose” and title track “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” 

Beyond music, ENHYPEN deepens their relationship with ENGENEs through the DARK MOON universe—a multimedia fantasy series blending webtoons, novels, music, and game collaborations. The members play vampire-like characters in a supernatural world where fans explore immersive narratives tied back to real-life performances. ENHYPEN was also appointed as official Seoul City Ambassadors in 2023 to promote Korean culture on a global level, which further cemented the fact that their influence goes far beyond the stage.

The night officially began with the big screens showcasing the music video of “Bad Desire (With or Without You),” and then faded to black for the opening VCR of the members exploring a ghost town. The LED screen filled with a sparkling, expanding full moon that slowly transformed into a blood-red moon, causing the screen to split in half. ENHYPEN strutted through the open screen onto the foggy stage in sleek, all black leather and satin outfits and kicked things off with the energetic and edgy “Brought The Heat Back.” Following a red confetti explosion, they performed a shortened version of the sultry song “FEVER.”

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The septet lined up on stage to greet the buzzing crowd of ENGENEs, each cheerfully introducing themselves in English. JUNGWON then took a moment to explain the deeper meaning behind their third world tour, WALK THE LINE. He shared that their first tour focused on exploring ENHYPEN’s identity, while the second tour emphasized that ENGENEs are the reason that ENHYPEN exists. Now, with WALK THE LINE, the focus shifts toward the future they are building together with ENGENEs. To prepare for the rest of the night, HEESEUNG enlisted the crowd to practice singing along to a brief but powerful vocal snippet of “Bad Desire (With or Without You)” while JUNGWON conducted the thousands of colorful lightsticks.

JAY took center stage, holding colorful flyers that hinted at the next act for “JAY Time.” He led the ENGENEs to echo his words at the top of their lungs—“ENGENE! ENGENE! ENHYPEN! ENHYPEN! Everyone scream!” and then he tossed the flyers into the air for the spunky, futuristic “ParadoXXX Invasion.” 

JUNGWON then stepped up to a “WALK THE LINE” branded podium surrounded by a dozen microphones and delivered the opening lines of “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC).” The rest of the members rose behind him on elevated platforms and then surged toward the extended stage during NI-KI’s rap verse to perform the song’s high-energy choreography. The final choruses were rearranged to spotlight their vocals before closing with a high-tempo rock remix.

A stylized VCR followed, showing the dangerously handsome members posing for mug shots before driving up to a hidden location. They analyzed files with their information, then regrouped at an abandoned warehouse to burn their criminal records—and their car—ending with the screen turning to flames and fading to ashes.

Returning with a powerful traditional Korean instrumental intro, ENHYPEN appeared in regal suit jackets to perform their debut song, “Given-Taken.” At the climax, the music slowed to spotlight the beat, intensifying the moment. Flames flickered on screen, transitioning into a jazzy silent-film-style video of “Walter’s Castle,” a nod to the ongoing lore of the DARK MOON universe, before abruptly cutting to a glitchy image of a crumbling building.

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It was then time for the unit songs from the DARK MOON SPECIAL ALBUM <MEMORABILIA>. First up was the trio “02z,” the 2002 line trio of JAY, SUNGHOON, and JAKE, for the jaw-dropping performance of “Lucifer.” Dressed in black button-ups and standing on a glacier-like structure, they captivated the audience with their mysterious, alluring charm. They made their way to the main stage for the finale, debuting new choreography enhanced by sky-high pyrotechnics. Then the second and final unit of HEESEUNG, JUNGWON, SUNOO, and NI-KI hit the stage in sparkly denim jackets for the upbeat track “Teeth.” Their performance was packed with bold yet relaxed choreography that perfectly matched the song’s “bad boy” energy.

Continuing the tech-inspired theme, glitchy visuals and a laser show built suspense for the next segment. The VESSELSOFT logo, referencing the fictional software company in ENHYPEN’s DARK MOON universe, flashed across the floating LED screen. As the screen lifted, JAY appeared on stage, shredding a solo on his electric guitar amid flying sparks. The rest of the members joined him in their regal uniforms for the angsty “Blessed-Cursed.” After the first chorus, they stormed the extended stage to highlight their powerful yet highly synchronized choreography.

Following a thrilling first act, ENHYPEN launched into two back-to-back fan favorites that showcased their signature vampire concept. The members brought their dark charms to life through masterful choreography, including intricate floor work that thrilled fans in “Fatal Trouble.” Without missing a beat, they transitioned into the seductive and edgy “Bite Me” that had one of the most deafening fan chants of the night.

A new VCR marked a shift to the softer, lighter sides of ENHYPEN. The video was a playful, school-themed montage of the members casually playing sports and hanging out together. Returning in sporty, preppy white and denim outfits, ENHYPEN performed the groovy love song “Your Eyes Only,” displaying their laid-back yet flirty charisma. The crowd erupted as the group followed with the recently released all-English track, “Loose.” HEESEUNG’s impressive ad-libs and SUNGHOON and NI-KI’s sultry yet smooth dance break sent the whole arena into a screaming frenzy.

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During their talk with fans, ENHYPEN reflected on their time in Los Angeles and playfully asked, “Who saw us at Coachella?” and shared how much they enjoy the L.A. weather. When discussing the city’s famous food, they joked about In-N-Out, and JUNGWON added that the Korean BBQ they had the night before was especially good—along with Japanese food and, really, everything in L.A. With the energy of a sold-out show behind them, JAKE hyped up the crowd, saying he expected ENGENEs to be even louder for the next song. Armed with mic stands, the group delivered an uplifting, fun performance of “Scream” with ENGENEs enthusiastically and loudly singing along.

The energy remained high as ENHYPEN spread out across the whole stage for “Tamed-Dashed,” greeting fans at every corner of the stadium. The playful chaos transitioned into a sleek, electronic remix of “Sweet Venom [English Ver.],” where the close-up of the members doing the signature finger-to-mouth move elicited crazed screams every single time. When the opening notes of “Go Big or Go Home” played, the entire stadium erupted in recognition and excitement. The members led fans in jumping to the beat, closing the number out with a powerful dance break. The crowd shouted synchronized chants of the members’ names, followed by a shimmering burst of golden confetti.

A subsequent VCR transformed the mood to a dreamlike, sentimental one. The members looked longingly up at a full moon and awaited an answer to their phone calls. Suddenly, the live-action video turned into a storybook-like animation of a butterfly approaching a mysterious man as they become acquainted and fly up to the stars together. The butterflies continue to multiply as they dance amongst the planets and merge into one bright blast of golden light around the man. The scene cuts abruptly to SUNGHOON’s eye as if it were his vision that the audience was seeing. The video cuts back to the deserted ghost town, and the phone in the phone booth rings, but no one answers.

The screen faded to black and the stage opened up to reveal ENHYPEN in soft gray outfits with delicately bedazzled vests for “Moonstruck.” The emotional performance featured a breathtaking moment where the music cut out to highlight HEESEUNG’s live ad-libs at the very end of the song. JAY teased ENGENEs by pointing out that one of the “Moonstruck” dance moves that highlights NI-KI’s long legs “really got the crowd going,” and NI-KI obliged by redemonstrating the same dance move.

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As the night neared the end, the members delivered their sincere, heartfelt thoughts and gratitude. NI-KI expressed his wish to return to L.A., while HEESEUNG shared that the city felt like a second home. JAKE received some feral barks from the crowd and teased a new album by declaring it “the best one we’ve had so far.” SUNGHOON was adorably bashful as fans barked and chanted his name, but quickly relished the moment by doing his “old man” dance to the beat of the chant. JUNGWON hinted at a return in 2026 and reflected on nearly six years together as a group. Slightly jealous, SUNOO playfully asked fans to call his name too, melting as the crowd obliged with roaring chants. JAY spoke about the deep significance of touring in his birth country, the U.S., while also representing his Korean heritage as a Seoul city ambassador. JAKE affirmed JAY’s pride as a Korean-American with a “U.S.A.! U.S.A!” chant. Wrapping the segment, JAKE teased an upcoming VR concert coming in November as a way to fulfill his wish to perform closer to fans.

The final portion of the show began with HEESEUNG playing the instrumental version of “XO (Only If You Say Yes)” on a butterfly-adorned piano—tying back to the animated VCR. The members then all assumed their positions to perform the English version of “XO (Only If You Say Yes).” This transitioned into the confident and rhythmic “No Doubt,” which unexpectedly paused mid-performance to launch into the dark, emotional “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” The crowd roared for NI-KI’s standout killing part, and the night ended with a downpour of silver confetti.

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After the encore chants, fans raised signs of love. The screen featured characters from ENHYPEN’s “Dark Moon” series holding a message: “ENGENE, shall we bring out ENHYPEN by singing ‘Polaroid Love’?” As fans began to sing, the group reappeared wearing their tour merch, bursting into a playful, chaotic encore of “Helium” and “Paranormal,” dancing wildly and fully enjoying themselves on stage. After they said their goodbyes and headed off the stage to conclude the show, they pleasantly surprised fans and reemerged one more time with another encore. Starting with an electronic remix of “Drunk-Dazed,” the members splashed water on lucky front row fans. Not letting the night end, JAKE shouted, “Are we done, L.A.? Nah! I told you—it’s our last show. Make some f***ing noise!”

The night finally ended with a powerful encore of “Go Big or Go Home,” fully re-energizing the crowd, with fan chants just as loud as if the show was starting for the first time. The members had to say goodbye for the final time and unwillingly exited the stage. Shortly following their exit, the song “SHOUT OUT” started playing softly, followed by a short video of the members telling ENGENEs, “Let’s stay together forever.” Fans continued to sing along to “SHOUT OUT” as they slowly trickled out of the venue, basking in a beautiful ending to an amazing, jam-packed night.

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Along with their historical Coachella debut and chart-topping album Desire: Unleash, ENHYPEN can now add a successful third world tour to this record-breaking year. With WALK THE LINE, the group brought together thousands of ENGENEs across the United States, many of whom are already clamoring for their return. The members hinted at new music and expressed their desire to reunite quickly with their L.A. fans. ENHYPEN is sure to return to the U.S. with even bigger and better stages, further adding to the illustrious career they’ve built over the six years since their debut.

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