After their groundbreaking debut at Coachella, ENHYPEN spoke with CLASH about their festival experience, remaining grounded amid their global success, and how their debut during the COVID pandemic influenced their future performances.
It’s that season again when everyone’s attention shifts to Indio, California, home to one of the world's largest music festivals, Coachella. The impressive lineup featured headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone across both weekends.
Joining the festival's roster were K-pop sensation ENHYPEN, who dazzled audiences on the Sahara Stage Saturday night, becoming the fastest K-pop group to grace the Coachella stage since their debut in 2020.
The seven-member ensemble—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki—celebrated this milestone by introducing a new phase in their career.
This “new phase” relates to their upcoming project releasing in June, and they felt it was an ideal moment to present their music to a global audience.
After witnessing their electrifying performance of ‘Bite Me’ and ‘No Doubt,’ it’s clear that ENHYPEN's vibrant shows and energetic presence are more than welcome.
For fans in the UK who may feel they missed out, the wait is almost over. ENHYPEN is set to make a much-anticipated return with concerts at London’s O2 Arena on August 22nd and Manchester’s AO Arena on August 25th.
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CLASH: How did your first Coachella experience go?
Jay: We wanted our Coachella performance to signify the start of our new phase. It went incredibly well and we loved the vibe of the show and the fans… everything felt just right. We are thrilled to be here, and it’s a memory we will cherish forever.
How has the feeling of your new phase been so far?
Jake: Coachella was vastly different from our previous experiences. The crowd had a unique atmosphere; we’re accustomed to performing for our fans at concerts, but Coachella introduces a different dynamic. We came to Coachella because we are confident that our music and performances can resonate with not only K-Pop fans but with music lovers in general who attend the festival. That’s why we decided to give it a go here; we really wanted to test our music.
Overall, we just wrapped up week two, and it was an amazing experience. I believe that those watching us, not just our fans, were engaging with our music and enjoying our performance as we shared it.
Was there anything that surprised you?
Sunoo: It’s a bit technical, but we’ve never performed in a desert with the wind and sand. We didn’t anticipate it, but we still had an amazing time.
What was your experience like performing ‘Bite Me’? The crowd energy was incredible, along with the stunning visuals and choreography on stage.
Heeseung: I consider ‘Bite Me’ one of our biggest hits, particularly in America. Even those unfamiliar with ENHYPEN know the song. We rearranged it slightly and aimed to keep it as close to the original as possible. The song has a lot of charisma and appeals to many, which is why we included it in our setlist.
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You're the fastest K-pop group to perform at Coachella… How do you stay grounded in this surreal environment?
Jungwon: We don't focus on our achievements. While we’re grateful, dwelling too much on achievements and numbers can lead you astray. That's why we strive to remain grounded through our performances and music. We always aim to give 100%, whether it’s on the Coachella stage or at a small gig; we simply try to perform our best.
Is this mindset something you developed, or did you start the industry with this perspective?
Jungwon: We debuted during the COVID pandemic, so our live performances initially took place without audiences, just in front of a camera. Experiencing the transition from performing without a crowd to being in front of one has put us on a path where the size of the audience doesn’t impact us. No matter the crowd size, we know we need to give our best and offer a great experience to everyone who attends.
That’s such an unusual way to enter the industry… What do you recall about your first live show?
Ni-ki: As a group that debuted during COVID, we didn’t experience the crowd's energy initially. It wasn't until a couple of years post-debut that we had our first opportunity, which was in Frankfurt, Germany, in front of a large audience. The feeling was just surreal.
Since we debuted during the pandemic, we didn’t get to see many of our fans in person, so it was special to finally feel the energy for the first time. From that moment, we were determined to give back the energy we received
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After their groundbreaking debut at Coachella, ENHYPEN spoke with CLASH about their festival experience, maintaining humility despite their worldwide success, and how...