ENHYPEN Maintains First Place

In the K-POP Hallyu keyword popularity ranking compiled from August 28 to September 4, 2026, ENHYPEN retained its first-place position. According to KOFICE’s “Weekly Report on the AI-Based Hallyu Big Data Dashboard,” ENHYPEN stayed in first place, matching its position from the previous week. The ranking cutoff date was September 4, and the report was sent out on September 10.

ENHYPEN’s first-place status was attributed to a combination of positive responses regarding its new song “BLOODY PARADISE” and album “The Sin: Bliss,” including feedback on its music, performances, and concept. The AI-generated summary in the report included many positive comments praising the song, concept, visuals, costumes, and overall atmosphere. Comments also mentioned the group’s live vocals, choreography, and intricate dance moves, along with evaluations of the performances and vocal tones of Ni-ki, Jay, Jake, Sunoo, and Jungwon.

Leadership in YouTube Comment Popularity

ENHYPEN also led in popularity based on YouTube comments, with approximately 14,000 comments. STRAY KIDS followed with around 12,000 comments, CORTIS had about 11,000, KATSEYE recorded roughly 10,000, LE SSERAFIM had about 8,000, and BTS and Lisa each had approximately 7,000 comments. Jennie and Yoonchae each had around 6,000 comments, while Sunghoon and BLACKPINK each had about 5,000. Notable comments related to ENHYPEN included statements such as “The visuals, vocals, and choreography are all impressive” and “The dark concept and storytelling fit ENHYPEN’s style well.”

Rising Rankings for Key Members

Among the top-ranked members, Felix rose 25 places to finish in fourth place, while Jungkook saw a sharp rise of 81 places to land in fifth. LE SSERAFIM climbed 38 places to sixth, Taemin rose 36 places to 11th, and Rosé jumped 37 places to 16th, showing significant changes in their rankings. In particular, the music video for “BLOODY PARADISE,” filmed in Peru, and content related to Latin America were frequently mentioned since the previous week. Some users praised the scenes shot in Latin America and the inclusion of local culture in the content.