What Is the Name of ENHYPEN’s Fandom?

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K-Pop fandom expert Janice Barajas explains what ENHYPEN’s fandom name means

Co-authored by Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: April 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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In K-Pop, fandoms often have unique nicknames that are as creative as the names of the groups themselves. And that’s no exception for fans of the group ENHYPEN—they’re known as ENGENE. We’re diving deep to explain the nickname and what it means with help from wikiHow’s K-Pop fandom expert. Plus, we’ll tell you how the name was chosen and go over other unofficial nicknames.

What is ENHYPEN’s fandom called?

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K-Pop fandom expert Janice Barajas says the fandom name for ENHYPEN is ENGENE. The name has two meanings: the fans are the “engine” that drives the group, and they are also its “genes.” The name symbolizes the relationship between ENHYPEN and their fans. Fans called themselves Eggies during the I-Land days.

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What is ENHYPEN’s fandom name?

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ENHYPEN’s fandom name is ENGENE.^{[1]
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Expert Interview} The name ENGENE was introduced in 2020, and it can be pronounced as “en-jin” or “en-jeen.” According to the official release from ENHYPEN’s management company Belift Lab, ENGENE has two meanings:
- The fans are the “engine” that motivates the guys in ENHYPEN to grow and keep going, says Barajas.^{[2]
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- The fans are the “genes” of ENHYPEN, showcasing the connection between the group and their fandom. As Barajas explains, this means “you and ENHYPEN share the same DNA to connect, discover, and grow together.”^{[3]
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How was the name ENGENE chosen?

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The name was chosen out of fan submissions. In September 2020, Belift Lab announced that they would be accepting fan suggestions to name ENHYPEN’s fandom. The name was chosen by ENHYPEN and Belift Lab. On October 9, 2020, ENHYPEN officially announced the name ENGENE in a video posted to their YouTube channel.
- October 9 is “ENGENE Day.” Group members often post something honoring their fans on that day, like this Instagram post from Sunwoo in 2025.

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Unofficial Fandom Names for ENHYPEN

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ENHYPEN fans were originally called Eggies. When ENHYPEN appeared on the entertainment survival show I-Land, many fans identified themselves as Eggies. Some people thought this would end up being the official fandom nickname, but ultimately, ENGENE was chosen.^{[4]
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- Barajas adds that fans often abbreviate “ENHYPEN” to “ENHA.”^{[5]
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Fans of individual ENHYPEN members have their own nicknames. Having a bias—or a favorite member in a group—is one thing. But if your love for ENHYPEN really stems from how much you stan a single member, you might consider using one of these fandom names:
- Jungdeundan: Jungwon fans
- Baragis: Sunoo fans
- Simkungdans: Jake fans
- Blue Jays: Jay fans
- Penguins: Sunghoon fans
- Jalnandans: Heeseung fans
- Nikrangdans: Ni-ki fans