- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
ENHYPEN Sunghoon's recent TikTok video has set Indian ENGENEs' hearts on fire. Indian rapper Sooraj Cherukat, known professionally as Hanumankind, has been making waves with his latest hit, Big Dawgs. The track, which recently entered the Top 10 on the Billboard Global 200 singles chart and debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, has taken the music world by storm. But what truly shocked fans was ENHYPEN's Sunghoon dancing to this viral sensation.
The track Big Dawgs, featuring producer Kalmi, achieved a new milestone by entering the Top 10 on the Billboard Global 200 singles chart, reaching the 9th position. Previously, Big Dawgs made headlines by surpassing Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us on Spotify’s Global Top 50 playlist.
— Hanumankind (@Hanumankind1) August 5, 2024
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ENHYPEN, the popular Kpop group formed through the survival show I-LAND, has consistently captured the hearts of fans worldwide. With each member amassing a massive following, their social media presence has become a hub for exciting content. From promoting their songs to taking on trending challenges, the members never fail to keep fans entertained.
However, no one anticipated seeing Sunghoon, known for his radiant charm, groove to an Indian rap track. The video, posted on ENHYPEN's TikTok page with the caption "Big step," instantly became a hot topic, particularly among Indian ENGENEs (ENHYPEN's fandom).
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— ENHYPEN UPDATES (@enhypenupdates) August 20, 2024
Big step👣 #SUNGHOON #ENHYPEN
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The response on social media was swift, with fans expressing their surprise and excitement. One user tweeted, "Sunghoon dancing to a Hanumankind song was not on my 2024 bingo," capturing the sentiment of many who were delighted by this unexpected crossover. Another fan exclaimed, "Finally, a desi song!!😭😭," highlighting the joy of seeing an Indian artist's music gaining recognition from a global Kpop star.
Sunghoon dancing to a hanumankind song was not on my 2024 bingo pic.twitter.com/44m9BogkYg
— rest. (@1208hues) August 20, 2024
Desi engenes…how are we feeling😭😭😭
— tys ❌⭕️| fan account (@thaysiii_) August 20, 2024
Finally a desi song!!😭😭
— Dis_ain't_ur_business (@wonie04jakah) August 20, 2024
OMG OMG I LOVE HIM SO MUCH THANK YOU SUNGHOON FOR GIVING ME MY DESI ENHA CRUMBS >~<
— dazyee♡ (@en_dazyee) August 20, 2024
This was totally unexpected 🥵🥵🥵
— 𝐘𝐮𝐤𝐢𝟎𝟕💙 (@Yuki_itsuomi07) August 22, 2024
India 🇮🇳 🇰🇷 Korea
— 🍊🩸⭐️ (@SKZsevenn) August 20, 2024
ENHYPEN has been riding a wave of success with their latest album, ROMANCE : UNTOLD. The album, which garnered over 2 million pre-orders before its release, has proven to be a major hit. On August 21, Billboard announced that the album had reached No. 77 on the Billboard 200, marking the group's first album to spend five weeks on the chart. Earlier, in July, ROMANCE: UNTOLD debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, setting a new record for the group.
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The album's success isn't limited to the Billboard 200; it has also maintained a strong position on the World Albums chart, sitting comfortably at No. 3 for four consecutive weeks.