The K-pop boy band made its debut in Mexico over the weekend, performing hits in Spanish and praising the local fans' passion for soccer.
South Korean boyband ENHYPEN made its debut in Mexico this weekend and wanted to fully experience the local energy. The K-pop sextet captivated 22,000 fans at the Mexico City Arena each night over two consecutive dates (July 11-12), accompanying the audience as it erupted in song with the megahit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and the traditional “Cielito Lindo” on the first night. They also danced to the rhythm of “Payaso de Rodeo” — an old Tex-Mex track by Caballo Dorado that went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — which played over the speakers.
Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki reaffirmed this way their bond with their Mexican Engene — what they call their fandom — despite the language barrier. Adding to the Latin songs performed, Jungwon recorded a cover of “Amor de Cine” by Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe, which was posted on ENHYPEN’s TikTok account on Sunday (July 12), just hours before their second of four shows in Mexico City — part of the Blood Saga tour.
The excitement and passion of Mexican fans during the national team’s participation in the World Cup also left an impression on the group. Member Ni-ki even wore the jersey of Mexico’s national soccer team on Saturday night. And his bandmate Jake admitted that, even though Mexico defeated South Korea on the June 18 match, he still loves the Latin American country, concluding with a heartfelt “¡Viva México!”
