[talk] What Generation Is Enhypen Actually? Biodata, Hit Songs & Surprising Facts!

Find the surprising answer to the question “What Generation of Enhypen?”, complete with each member’s biodata, a list of hit songs, and surprising facts that not many people know about!

1. What is the “Gen” Division in K-pop?

The term “Gen” (generation) in K-pop divides idols according to their debut year.

🎤 Gen 1: 1990–early 2000 (HOT, SES, god)

🎤Gen 2: mid 2000s (TVXQ, SNSD, Wonder Girls)

🎤Gen 3: around 2012 (BTS, EXO, Blackpink)

🎤Gen 4: post-pandemic (Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Enhypen, NewJeans)

This generation reflects the evolution of music, promotional technology, and globalization strategies of the K-pop industry.

2. What Generation is Enhypen?

🚨 Clarification: Enhypen officially enters the 4th Generation of K-pop!

Debuting on November 30, 2020, they emerged in the post-pandemic “instant global idol” era, leveraging digital platforms to go viral on TikTok and YouTube.

3. A Brief History of Enhypen's Debut

▪️Survival Program: “I-LAND” (Mnet)

▪️Company: Belift Lab (BigHit & CJ E&M collaboration)

▪️Debut Date: November 30, 2020

▪️Name Meaning: “Enhypen” symbolizes connection (“–”), discovery, & growth with fans.

4. Complete biodata for each member

4.1 Jungwon

▪️Real Name: Yang Jung Won

▪️Born: Feb 9, 2004, Seoul

▪️Position: Leader, vocal, dancer

▪️Height: 175 cm │ Blood Type: AB

▪️MBTI: ISTJ

▪️Fast Facts: Won the most votes on I-LAND; former taekwondoin

4.2 Heeseung

▪️Real Name: Lee Hee Seung

▪️Born: Oct 15, 2001, Gyeonggi

▪️Position: Vocal, dancer, center

▪️Height: 181.5 cm │ Blood Type: A

▪️MBTI: ESTP

▪️Quick Facts: Longest trainee (3 yrs+); good at English

4.3 Jay

▪️Real Name: Park Jong Seong (박종성)

▪️Born: Apr 20, 2002, Seattle, USA

▪️Position: Rapper, vocal, dancer

▪️Height: 180 cm │ Blood Type: B

▪️MBTI: INTP

▪️Quick Facts: Son of CEO, bilingual KR-EN

4.4 Jake

▪️Real Name: Sim Jae Yun (심재윤)

▪️Born: Nov 15, 2002, Seoul

▪️Position: Rapper, vocal, dancer

▪️Height: 175 cm │ Blood Type: O

▪️MBTI: ISTJ

▪️Quick Facts: Graduate of Dwight School Seoul; violin prodigy

4.5 Sunghoon

▪️Real Name: Park Sung Hoon (박성훈)

▪️Born: Dec 8, 2002, Seoul

▪️Position: Vocals, dancer

▪️Height: 180 cm │ Blood Type: O

▪️MBTI: ISTJ

▪️Quick Facts: Former figure skater; 2016 Asian Open champion

4.6 Sunoo

▪️Real Name: Kim Seon Woo (김선우)

▪️Born: Jun 24, 2003, Suwon

▪️Position: Vocals, dancer

▪️Height: 177 cm │ Blood Type: O

▪️MBTI: ESFJ

▪️Quick Facts: Former OSIS chairman; takes 50 selfies a day

4.7 Ni-ki

▪️Real Name: Nishimura Riki (西村リキ)

▪️Born: Dec 9, 2005, Okayama, Japan

▪️Position: Maknae, rapper, dancer

▪️Height: 183 cm │ Blood Type: B

▪️MBTI: ENTJ

▪️Quick Facts: Fastest trainee (8 months); used to be SHINee's backup dancer

5. 10 List of Enhypen Hits Songs

▪️Given-Taken (Border: Day One, 2020)

▪️Fever (Border: Carnival, 2021)

▪️Drunk-Dazed (Border: Carnival, 2021)

▪️Tamed-Dashed (Dimension: Dilemma, 2021)

▪️Polaroid Love (Dimension: Answer, 2022)

▪️Shout Out (Manifesto: Day 1, 2022)

▪️Blessed-Cursed (Sadame, 2022)

▪️Bite Me (Dark Blood, 2023)

▪️Mortal (Orange Blood, 2023)

▪️Moonstruck (Romance: Untold, 2024)

6. 7 Surprising Facts That Will Amaze You!

👨‍🎤Jungwon: Once imitated Squidward on a variety show!

👨‍🎤Heeseung: Memorize the choreography in just 10 minutes!

👨‍🎤Jay: Nicknamed “Angry Bird” because of his sharp gaze.

👨‍🎤Jake: International school graduate, fluent in English & Korean.

👨‍🎤Sunghoon: From ice skating champion to K-pop idol.

👨‍🎤Sunoo: Selfie addict—at least 50 photos per day!

👨‍🎤Ni-ki: Shortest trainee; debuted at age 15.

7. Conclusion

Enhypen is a 4th Generation K-pop star who combines extraordinary talent, global concepts, and cutting-edge digital strategies. From each member's unique biodata to their hit songs, everything supports their status as "instant idols" in the pandemic era. Let's continue to support Enhypen and follow their next musical adventure! 🎉.

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