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Following their much-anticipated Coachella debut, Enhypen has now wrapped two incredible sets on Coachella‘s Sahara stage — featuring custom outfits by New York-based label Who Decides War for week two.
Since its establishment in 2016, Who Decides War — available online at Ssense, Saks Fifth Avenue, FWRD, Farfetch and other designer retailers — has gained recognition for their denim silhouettes that feature garment distressing and multi-phase hand-dying, signature elements that can be found in the brand’s pieces. Founders Everard Best and Tela D’Amore have since earned industry recognition as semi-finalists for the 2024 LVMH Prize and as finalists for the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The label also had a presence at week one of the festival, when Zedd wore a unique piece for his performance at Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre.
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Creating these custom outfits for the group’s seven members – Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki – was a collaborative effort with their visual team as they leaned into ways to bring the group’s identity to life through fashion. Best and D’Amore shared, “for this project, we imagined what a capsule collection with Enhypen would look like and built outfits for each group member accordingly, drawing inspiration from their otherworldly theme.”
In sketches shared with The Hollywood Reporter, elements and silhouettes that reflect the members personal styles come to life. Who Decides War created original artwork specifically for this collection, introduced new design elements like “spider web stitching” on select denim pieces and reimagined signature Who Decides War pieces like their bullet point vest and bondage jeans. Heeseung shares that they are “so thankful” for the custom outfits that Who Decides War has prepared. “I hope we can pull the looks off well,” he said leading up to the performance.
Enhypen’s week one outfits featured denim and Western motifs to match the vibes of Coachella and the desert. But for week two, the group leaned more goth and street, with motifs that match Enhypen’s vampire concept, making them an organic fit to the group’s signature style. “I think because these outfits have a vampire-like vibe to them, they are a bit more conceptual. They are also bolder in colors, so I think we’ll be able to show an alternate vibe to Enhypen,” says the group’s leader Jungwon.
Gunhee Lee, the group’s visual creative director, adds, “For week one, if the goal was to create a polished look that really made people take notice of Enhypen as global artists,” week two was a different approach. Collaborating with Who Decides War was a thoughtful and intentional decision: “We wanted to shift gears and focus on a style that feels more personal — something that reflects our vibe and what makes us confident.”
Fittings for week two went smoothly, with several members noting how naturally the looks aligned with their personal styles. “Because these outfits are in the style of what I typically wear, when I first saw them, I became even more excited for our performance,” shares Ni-ki, an enthusiast of the brand. “I’m so happy that we could work with a brand that I like.”
Jake agreed, saying, “I’m thankful that they crafted looks that fit our concept so well. When I first tried on the red leather jacket, it was exactly my style so I was satisfied. I think we’ll be able to put on a performance that is entirely different from week one.”
When asked about which song from their Coachella set list the outfits match the most, Jungwon says, “I think the song that matches most changes depending on each member’s outfit, but for mine, I think it matches ‘Daydream‘ perfectly because of how hip it is.” Jay chooses their 2022 track “Blessed-Cursed,” “because the outfits have a rock music vibe to them,” while Sunghoon adds, “My outfit features a leather jacket, and I think it matches with ‘Blockbuster’ well.”
Ni-ki says he thinks the outfits match the first four tracks of the setlist “because they are perfect for powerful songs.”
Spirits were high between the two Coachella weekends, as the group looked ahead to another unforgettable performance.
“For week one, we were really nervous,” Sunoo admits. “But we were able to put on a performance without any major issues and had fun with our fans. I’m excited to show our fans a new side to us for week two.” Enhypen’s sets were a success, attracting both their dedicated fanbase as well as new fans.
Sunghoon reflects, “We made it through week one successfully,and I feel really proud of that. We’re planning to carry that energy forward and give it our all for the second week.” Heeseung shares a similar sentiment: “We’re so grateful for the love we received during week one, and we’re doing our best to prepare for everyone waiting for our next performance.”
Enhypen also surprised fans via a livestream following their week one performance with an unexpected announcement of new music on June 5. Building upon that excitement, fans were surprised with the reveal of the title of their next project Desire: Unleash. They are also set to embark on the North American leg of their ongoing Walk the Line tour in August, with pre-sale via Ticketmaster starting today (April 23).
