Formerly a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation,[4] the group was formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land.

[2][6][7] In March 2019, Belift Lab was co-founded by South Korean entertainment agencies CJ E&M and Hybe Corporation, with plans to create a new band in 2020.

[8] Auditions commenced the same month in Seoul, the United States, Taiwan, and Japan, among others locations, seeking male trainees born between 1997 and 2008.

[9][10][11] On May 8, 2020, television channel Mnet announced the survival competition series I-Land as part of the joint venture between the two entertainment companies that "follows the process of next generation K-pop artists being born".

[11][12][13] Enhypen was formed through the show, which featured 23 male trainees, some of whom were originally auditioned for Belift, while others transferred from Big Hit Music.

[1][25][26] Ahead of their debut, the group accumulated over one million followers on social media platforms TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and V Live.

Its track list included "Forget Me Not", which served as the opening theme for the anime Re-Main,[49] and the Japanese versions of "Given-Taken" and "Let Me In (20 Cube)".

[65] As of November 2021, Dimension: Dilemma sold over 1.1 million copies on the Gaon charts,[66] making it the group's first-ever million-selling album, and was certified as such by KMCA in December.

[68][69][70][71] On December 20, the label also confirmed that in February, Enhypen would release the original Japanese song "Always" as the theme for the NTV drama Muchaburi!

[92][93] In July, it was announced that Enhypen would be embarking on their first world tour, Manifesto, starting in September 2022 in Seoul and ending in Japan in November.

[94] It was also confirmed that on August 12, they would release the original song "I Need The Light" (구해줘) as the theme for the Playlist and Naver NOW drama Mimicus, which would air beginning on July 22.

[108][109] On August 15, Belift announced that member Sunoo was would not participate in the last fan signing event on the same day due to health issues.

[122] They also became the first K-pop group to sell out three consecutive shows at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines from February 3 to 5, doing so on their first world tour.

[124] The name of the EP, Dark Blood, and its May 22 release date were unveiled alongside the official logo trailer on April 23,[125][126] with pre-orders opening the following day.

[127][128][129] On May 23, South Korea's Hanteo Chart announced that Dark Blood sold over 1.1 million copies on its first day alone,[130] surpassing the sales of Enhypen's previous EP.

The tour continued in United States in October in Los Angeles, Glendale, Houston, Dallas, Newark, and Chicago, with additional dates to be announced later.

[147] On October 24, it was announced that Enhypen's second world tour would be extended through January and February 2024 with concerts in Taiwan, Singapore, China, and the Philippines.

[152] On February 6, it was announced that five more concerts were added in United States in Anaheim, Oakland, Tacoma, Rosemont, and Belmont Park during April 24–28 and May 1–3.

[153] On March 17, it was announced that eleven more concerts were added in Japan in Saitama, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Aichi and Miyagi between June 11 and September 1.

[163] On July 10, the music-themed Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California announced that a special K-pop exhibit will take place in August 2024, displaying the accessories and performance gear worn by artists under Hybe, including Enhypen, Le Sserafim, BTS, Illit, and Tomorrow X Together.

[165] On October 13, it was announced by Belift that Enhypen would release their first repackage album Romance: Untold -Daydream- on November 11, with pre-orders starting the next day.

[167] In June 2021, Enhypen collaborated with a football-inspired lifestyle brand GOALSTUDIO on limited edition recovery slippers called En-Grab-Ity Balance, sold on Weverse Shop.

[170] In March 2022, Enhypen was appointed by Japanese footwear company ABC-Mart to be the face of its Nike Air Max promotions that year, including special benefits such as AR experiences and original stickers to those who purchase the INTRLK and EXCEE shoes via its online store.

[183][184] In September, Enhypen's Dark Moon: The Blood Altar collaborated with Lotte World Magic Island on a festival running from September 1 to October 22; visitors received character photocards and limited packages, as well as chance to experience a party room, merch pop-up store, photo zone, and limited Decelis Academy rental uniforms.

[185][186] The same month, Enhypen was named as ambassadors for 2023 Seoul Fashion Week,[187][188] where they made their first appearance at the Prada Mode event.

[189] On October 30, Enhypen was named the first-ever global ambassador of Korean skincare brand Dr. Jart+, debuting their partnership in a new campaign called "Supercharged repair, Cicapair".

[190][191] On January 31, 2024, Enhypen was chosen as the new model image of the Japanese mail-order retailer Peach John for their new spring unisex room wear as part of their 30th anniversary special project.

[196] In October 2024, Enhypen participated in a charity event for the fashion magazine W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign "Love Your W".