ENHYPEN have been telling a vampire story since they debuted in late 2020. It runs through their music videos, their albums and an official webtoon, DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR, launched by HYBE in 2022. "Blood Saga" is the name of the group's fourth world tour, which kicked off in Seoul in May 2026. Among ENGENE, it's also become shorthand for the whole blood-soaked saga.
Just joined the fandom and wondering why everyone keeps talking about fangs, altars and a dark moon? Here's the short version, in order.
What is Blood Saga, exactly?
ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA' is the group's fourth world tour. It opened with three nights at Seoul's KSPO DOME from May 1 to 3, 2026, then went to Latin America (a first for them) and the US West Coast. It wraps up in Europe and the UK between late February and early March 2027, including a night in Paris.
The title isn't random. It picks up where Dark Blood and Orange Blood left off, and the staging leans fully into the group's gothic world. For fans, blood is also the bond between ENHYPEN and ENGENE: a pact you don't break. That's why the phrase quickly grew bigger than the tour itself.
Quick lineup note: since March 2026, ENHYPEN are a six-member group, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki. Heeseung is pursuing a solo career under the same label. For full profiles, check our ENHYPEN members guide.
Why are ENHYPEN vampires?
The concept was there from Given-Taken, the group's very first title track, released on November 30, 2020 with the EP Border: Day One. The video casts the brand-new idols as vampires: boys who've been handed a new life and are wondering what it's going to cost them.
That's the clever part. The vampire is a metaphor for idol life: the spotlight that draws you in and burns you, the thirst for recognition, living at night, always being watched. Drunk-Dazed (2021) compares the stage to an intoxicating party that knocks you off your feet. Fantasy lets them talk about very real things without spelling them out.
The rest of the lore builds up album by album, with clues tucked into teasers, lyrics and videos. Connecting them is half the fun for ENGENE.
DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR, the webtoon
DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR is a webtoon created by HYBE with Naver Webtoon. The first episode dropped on January 15, 2022 and the series wrapped up in 2023. You can read it on Webtoon, translated into several languages including English.
The story in two sentences
It's set in Riverfield, a seaside city, mostly at Decelis Academy, a night school where classes start at 9 p.m. Sooha, a human student with unusual strength, transfers in and catches the attention of seven boys who are as popular as they are mysterious. They're vampires, and their forgotten past slowly resurfaces.
Who's who
Each vampire is based on a member. The webtoon was made when the group had seven members, so everyone's in it:
| Character | Based on | Power |
|---|
| Heli | Heeseung | Telepathy |
| Jaan | Jay | Superhuman strength |
| Jino | Jake | Fire control |
| Solon | Sunghoon | Vampire-werewolf hybrid |
| Shion | Sunoo | Mind and gravity manipulation |
| Jakah | Jungwon | Superhuman speed |
| Noa | Ni-ki | Control over darkness and shadows |
The webtoon is part of a bigger project, DARK MOON, which also has a spin-off starring &TEAM as werewolves (DARK MOON: THE GREY CITY). A 12-episode anime adaptation aired from January to March 2026 and streams on Crunchyroll, among others.
The albums that tell the story
You don't need to know all of this to love ENHYPEN. But if you want to follow the vampire thread, these are the Korean releases that carry it most clearly:
| Year | Album | Title track | Why it matters |
|---|
| 2020 | Border: Day One | Given-Taken | The starting point: a new life, and its price |
| 2021 | Border: Carnival | Drunk-Dazed | The stage as a party that makes your head spin |
| 2023 | Dark Blood | Bite Me | The album most tied to the webtoon, full vampire |
| 2023 | Orange Blood | Sweet Venom | The direct sequel, softer and sweeter |
| 2024 | Romance: Untold | XO (Only If You Say Yes) | A love story that struggles to be spoken |
| 2026 | The Sin: Vanish | Knife | Opens The Sin series, teased through a fake news site, "Vampire Now" |
| 2026 | The Sin: Bliss | Bloody Paradise | Chapter two of The Sin, with "Vampire Now" back online |
If you only listen to one to get the concept, go with Dark Blood: the members themselves said it's packed with links to the webtoon. The Sin: Vanish is also the last album recorded as seven.
What "Blood Saga" means to ENGENE
Beyond the tour, "Blood Saga" sums up an identity. When an ENGENE talks about the saga, they mean a few things at once:
- A look: black, blood red, silver, crosses, flames, gothic lettering. You spot it instantly.
- A long-running story: every album adds a piece, and fan theories fill in the gaps.
- A bond: the blood shared between the group and its fans. The name ENGENE even has "gene" built in (we break down every nickname in our K-pop fandom names guide).
That's also why so many fans love wearing these codes, at concerts and in everyday life.
Wear the Blood Saga look (Halloween included)
The ENHYPEN BLOOD SAGA jersey picks up all of it: black mesh jersey, V-neck, relaxed fit, blood-red and silver flames, and the BLOOD SAGA logo over a heart-shaped emblem. On the back, you get your bias's name and number: Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, Ni-ki, or ENGENE if you can't pick. For Heeseung or any other name, message us through the contact page before ordering. It's fanmade, unofficial merch, made to order.
The easiest vampire costume ever
Halloween is coming, and ENHYPEN's concept was basically made for it. The jersey, black trousers, plastic fangs, a bit of fake blood at the corner of your mouth: that's a costume every ENGENE you pass will smile at. For a party, add a white shirt under the V-neck and a few silver rings.
Timing-wise, allow 1 to 3 weeks from order to delivery. To have it by October 31, order around October 10 at the latest. The rest of the group's pieces are in the ENHYPEN collection.
FAQ
What is ENHYPEN's Blood Saga?
It's the name of their fourth world tour (ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA'), launched in May 2026. Fans also use it to talk about the group's whole vampire universe.
Why do ENHYPEN have a vampire concept?
The vampire is a metaphor for idol life: a new life, the night, the thirst for the spotlight and what it costs. The concept goes back to their first title track, Given-Taken, in 2020.
Where can I read DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR?
On Webtoon, in several languages. The webtoon ended in 2023, and an anime adaptation came out in 2026.
Which album should I listen to first?
Dark Blood (2023), with the title track Bite Me: it's the one most directly tied to the webtoon.
How many members are in ENHYPEN now?
Six since March 2026: Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki.
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