ENHYPEN has shaken up the 'dream stage.' They garnered attention from foreign media with their debut at 'Coachella.'
On April 12, ENHYPEN participated in the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' held at the Sahara Stage of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. They performed a total of 13 songs, opening with 'Blockbuster.' They also sang 'Future Perfect' and 'PARADOXXX INVASION.'
The American 'Billboard' stated, "ENHYPEN made history with their debut performance at 'Coachella,' capturing the audience in the shortest time among K-pop boy groups to take the stage." The stage production received high praise, highlighting its narrative. "It transitioned from a burning city to serenity above the clouds, leading the audience on a singular journey," they wrote.
'Billboard Brazil' commented, "In just five years since their debut, ENHYPEN has become the most exciting group in K-pop, making 'Coachella' their own backyard," expressing anticipation for their next performance.
'GQ' published an article titled 'ENHYPEN Rocks Coachella in Custom Cowboy Style Prada Outfits,' focusing on their fashion. The outlet analyzed that "the vintage denim, leather belts, and stone embellishments specially created by Prada perfectly harmonized with the free-spirited atmosphere of 'Coachella.'"
ENHYPEN's sophisticated energy combined with fashion to create synergy. They received praise for their 'Wild West' theme, which was considered a perfect match for 'Coachella.'
The online sphere was also heated up. The hashtag 'ENCHELLA' (a blend of ENHYPEN and Coachella) appeared on X (formerly Twitter), ranking second in global real-time trends. In Korea, the real-time trends were filled with search terms related to ENHYPEN, placing over ten of them among the top 30 keywords. Related search terms also ranked in the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, ENHYPEN is preparing for their second week performance at 'Coachella,' scheduled for April 19 at 9:35 PM.
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