ENHYPEN Joins Netizen Awards Amid Growing Buzz
K-pop sensation ENHYPEN is stirring up the competition for the 2025 July Netizen Awards’ Top Group category. As of July 2nd at 1:23 PM KST, the group holds a modest 15th place with 0.1% of the votes. However, fans and insiders believe the group’s global reach and recent activities in Japan could trigger a major comeback.
ENHYPEN Heats Up Japanese Comeback with ‘Shine On Me’
The group recently dropped their fourth Japanese single ‘宵 -YOI-’ on July 1st, previewing the title track ‘Shine On Me’. This emotionally charged J-pop ballad became the ending theme for the Nihon TV drama “Even a Shrimp Wants to Catch a Sea Bream”, gaining immediate attention from viewers and fans alike.
‘Shine On Me’ paints a delicate portrait of summer, telling the story of encountering someone who lights up your life during tough times. The track blends rich band sounds with ENHYPEN’s signature emotive performance, highlighting their growth as artists.
Upcoming Releases and Major Milestones
The full single ‘宵 -YOI-’ will be officially released on July 29 and features three tracks, including the Japanese version of ‘Bad Desire (With or Without You)’. The release gears up anticipation from global fans who can’t wait to hear more of ENHYPEN’s musical evolution.
Adding to the excitement, ENHYPEN is set to make their Japanese stadium tour debut with shows at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium in July and Osaka’s Yanmar Stadium in August. This marks a significant milestone—taking the stage in major stadiums just 4 years and 7 months after debut.
Billboard Success May Impact Voting Momentum
ENHYPEN’s impact doesn’t stop in Asia. Their 6th mini-album ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ landed at No. 62 on the Billboard 200, holding its position for three consecutive weeks. It also topped the ‘World Albums’ chart and secured third place on both the ‘Top Album Sales’ and ‘Top Current Album Sales’ charts.
Such achievements are not only proof of the group’s growing influence but may also catalyze voting momentum in domestic polls. While ENHYPEN’s current ranking is low, a coordinated effort from their devoted fandom could easily shake up the leaderboard.
Final Sprint to the Finish Line
The Netizen Awards will continue to accept real-time votes until the end of July, with final results depending heavily on the last-minute rallying power of each group’s fanbase. With ENHYPEN now in the picture, the battle for the top K-pop group has become much fiercer—and far from over.