ENHYPEN’s Attitudes “Changing” During Fan Calls Spark Viral Discussion

A recent viral video of ENHYPEN has sparked a discussion amongst fans.

Like other idols, just after their debut, ENHYPEN came up with an ending chant that featured the group placing all of their hands together and chanting the group name.

😭😭😭💕 pic.twitter.com/auKbfUFXug

— 세라 • ᴇɴ-⁷ (@ihs_heeseung) November 29, 2020

Recently, a fan had them recreate the chant during a video call fan sign, initially exciting fans to see the idols doing it again after some time. In recent years, the group has simplified the chanting, counting instead of repeating “Enha.”

ENHA ENHA ENHA HYPEN ENHYPEN OT7 AFTER A LONG TIME 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/RxGD5ySkyQ

— 보바! (@J0209WON) July 16, 2024

After this clip was shared, it was placed side-by-side with another video of the group doing the chant, only the added video was from just after their debut. The fan sharing commented that the group didn’t seem as “smiley” anymore, expressing sadness over this.

Oomf said they are not so smiley anymore and I might just k1ll myself 😭pic.twitter.com/dY0mjTwmXG

— Yoizz🫧 (@moonchannelle) July 16, 2024

Others shared similar feelings over the now viral clip, with some theorizing that the effects of being an active popular group had impacted their energy levels. In particular, some called out the group’s non-stop schedule over the past two years.

the early year of their career was pure happiness only. this kpop industry sucks and their company is dumbass for exhausting them so much. https://t.co/8uiA3QNWAW

— ji (@143acv) July 18, 2024

Well man if i went on tour non stop w more schedules in the short two month breaks for three yrs I wouldn’t be all smiley and happy either https://t.co/thdeCwL6kE

— t 🦈 : untold (@gyuudiary) July 18, 2024

It’s cause they don’t get breaks at that company 🥲 they need some 쉬어 time pls https://t.co/q57TNwABJ7

— min 🌷 (@mashirocafee) July 18, 2024

Of course, some fans see this from another perspective, remarking that the group have just matured since their debut.

This is definitely a possibility, as the group is approaching its fourth anniversary, meaning the members are close four years older than in the first video and are now experienced idols.

this was sunghoon’s favorite thing to do before :') but they’ve just grown up and became more mature and that’s okay ! https://t.co/nQdRAijWFB

— xo, ly 🗝️ (@yoiznini) July 18, 2024

Bc at first doing a fancall was a new experience now this is just a normal Wednesday for them https://t.co/Ohs4DtPtH8

— jay ❃ ❆ || hanbin aotm 🕺🏾 (@uriuzirae) July 18, 2024

Yk people mature and calm down 😭 pretty much all of them are adults now, it's pretty sad but that's life sadly https://t.co/nAc39cBmf7

— multi stay/villian / 2han stan 🍉 (@Channiescherry) July 17, 2024

ENHYPEN always work hard for fans, so it makes sense that fans would reciprocate this love by showing concern.