While BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lisa turned heads with their sultry solo performances at Coachella 2025, fellow K-pop act ENHYPEN also made waves as another representative of the genre. However, the spotlight has been somewhat overshadowed by a heated online debate between fans of the two acts.
ENHYPEN fans claimed that the HYBE boy group garnered the second-highest live audience in Coachella history, surpassed only by Beyoncé and allegedly ranking above BLACKPINK. In response, BLACKPINK supporters pointed out that the girl group had reached a peak of 2.96 million live viewers during their iconic 2023 Coachella performance, challenging the accuracy of the new claims.
The fan war quickly escalated across social media platforms. Some netizens posted photos showing sparse crowds during ENHYPEN’s set, mocking the group’s popularity. In contrast, ENHYPEN fans argued that the images were misleading or edited, insisting that the group drew a massive crowd in reality. With no official statistics yet released by Coachella organizers, the controversy shows no signs of settling.
Amid the online drama, the idols themselves demonstrated a stark contrast with their camaraderie. Lisa was seen watching ENHYPEN’s performance and later joined them backstage to take photos and film a dance challenge, showcasing the friendly bond between artists regardless of agency rivalries or fandom disputes.
While online discourse rages on, Jennie, Lisa, and ENHYPEN continue to shine on one of music’s biggest stages: unbothered, united, and fiercely talented.
