ENHYPEN’s BLOOD SAGA: What to Expect from Their First World Tour After Member Departure?

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ENHYPEN opened their first world tour as a six-member group, performing for their fanbase, ENGENE. With the six members and ENGENE filling the arena, the absence of the departed member was barely felt.

ENHYPEN — Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki — played the Seoul leg of BLOOD SAGA at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Bangi-dong, on the afternoon of the 2nd. The three-day run from the 1st to the 3rd drew about 32,250 people.

True to its title, BLOOD SAGA frames an enduring “blood” narrative between ENHYPEN and ENGENE. The troupe translated their vampire mythology into a fully realized fantasy through stage design and a tightly sequenced setlist. Organizers even suggested a dress code — black and red, in the spirit of vampire devotees — heightening the immersive atmosphere.

Before the performance, the group met the press to share their mindset. Jungwon said, “We debated the setlist a lot and put a lot of thought into it. Yesterday’s reviews were really positive. We feel confident about today’s show and hope everyone enjoys it.”

Most notably, this is ENHYPEN’s first world tour since Heeseung’s departure from the team on March 10. Jay described it as “the most focused, best-prepared tour we’ve done, taking everything we’ve learned from past tours.” Jake added, “Touring as six for the first time meant we trained harder and prepared more. This tour holds our souls.”

BLOOD SAGA unfolded through precise storytelling. The show opens with the group tearing through the world’s barriers to reach a loved one, then follows traces into a forest where memories and a dreamed future surface. The narrative moves on to a vampire who embraces the sin of love and destiny, and culminates on a mysterious island where unity promises to rewrite their world. The arc aligns with a four-chapter setlist: VANISH, HIDEOUT, BLOOD SAGA and LOST ISLAND.

The show began with “Knife.” A red-draped lift rose, and when the curtain fell, ENHYPEN appeared to a scream-filled arena. After the boisterous welcome from ENGENE, the group performed “Daydream” and “Outside,” then moved onto the catwalk for “Brought The Heat Back.” The crowd’s roar grew louder; gold confetti and surrounding pyrotechnics gave the stage a dreamlike sheen. It was a forceful invitation into the fantasy world the production promised.

After a quick change into casual outfits, they opened the next chapter with “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “No Doubt.” In this segment Sunghoon delivered a solo dance that captured the concert’s kinetic appeal. Even though the show began with near‑finale energy, both performers and audience felt only warmed up. The set continued with “Sleep Tight,” “Bills” and “Moonstruck,” and audience participation picked up during “Paranormal.” With a mix of cheers and singalongs, the introduction of “Blockbuster” added explosive band sound that pushed immersion to its peak. During “Do or Die,” the crowd rose and chanted the members’ names in unison.

ENHYPEN sustained the momentum. Staged as if chased by pursuers, they returned with consecutive performances of “Stealer,” “Drunk‑Dazed” and “Bite Me,” showcasing tight choreography and conceptual staging. Their vocal and performance strengths were on full display, leaving the audience breathless. On “Fate” and “CRIMINAL LOVE,” the dark‑fantasy world intensified. Jungwon reminded fans, “It’s been four months since the escape began. We ran hard, but it followed us all the way to the KSPO Dome,” referencing the storyline that started with their January mini‑album.

Jay reflected, “It felt like one continuous breath.” That continuity carried into the encore. Riding a tour trolley, the group performed “Lost Island” while greeting fans throughout the arena. They followed with passionate encore numbers — “XO,” “Far,” “Helium” and “SHOUT OUT” — delivering a finale that matched the main set’s intensity. ENGENE showed no sign of flagging. Ni‑ki said, “Time flew. That’s all thanks to ENGENE. We’re grateful.” Jake, eyes wet, added, “We and ENGENE share a unique mindset. As we said at the start, this show is something we build together. I think we did well.” Jungwon emphasized, “When you’re sincere, the other side feels it. ENGENE and we truly enjoyed this — we connected. All six members gave 100 percent.”

Having launched the tour in Seoul, ENHYPEN will visit 21 cities worldwide, including Asia (with Japan’s four major domes), North America and Europe. The Mexico City date in July sold out immediately after tickets went on sale, prompting two extra shows.