K-Pop’s ENHYPEN takes over San Diego Comic Con 2026 with epic original story ‘Dark Moon’: live performances, panel, and more.
ENHYPEN JOINS “BITE ME: CALLING ALL VAMPIRES” PANEL WITH TWILIGHT’S CATHERINE HARDWICKE, PETER FACINELLI AND ASHLEY GREENE ON JULY 23
EXCLUSIVE OFF-SITE ACTIVATION “DARK MOON BLOOD NIGHT with ENHYPEN” ON JULY 24 WILL FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM THE GROUP
K-pop’s unrivaled storytellers ENHYPEN are introducing DARK MOON, the urban fantasy original story franchise created in collaboration with the group, to one of the world’s most iconic pop culture festivals as the franchise makes its debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
At Comic-Con — taking place from July 23 to 26 at the San Diego Convention Center — ENHYPEN will bring their signature lore-driven presence across July 23 and 24, including a major panel discussion, special appearance at the official DARK MOON booth (#4129), and an immersive off-site event in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter.
On July 23, ENHYPEN will take part in the panel “Bite Me: Calling All Vampires” in Ballroom 20, one of the Comic-Con’s iconic venues that has previously hosted panels for major vampire franchises such as Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. Hosted by TV Guide Magazine Senior Writer and veteran Comic-Con moderator Damian Holbrook, the panel will also feature acclaimed Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, along with Peter Facinelli and Ashley Greene, best known for portraying Carlisle Cullen and Alice Cullen in the Twilight saga. Together, they will explore how vampire storytelling has evolved across film, television, music, webtoons and animation.
The excitement continues on July 24 with DARK MOON BLOOD NIGHT with ENHYPEN, an exclusive event at the House of Blues in the Gaslamp Quarter. Moderated by DJ and radio host JoJo Wright, the event will feature a talk session and live performances by ENHYPEN. The event will feature a vampire-themed dress code, inviting attendees to step into the supernatural world of DARK MOON for an unforgettable evening.
DARK MOON is part of ORIGINAL STORY, the multi-platform story IP initiative by global entertainment lifestyle platform company HYBE.The franchise has expanded through DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR, DARK MOON: TWO MOONS, and CHILDREN OF VAMFIELD by DARK MOON. As its flagship title has grown from a webtoon with over 200 million cumulative views into an animated series now available in more than 80 countries and regions, DARK MOON has captivated a global fandom through its rich fantasy narrative closely intertwined with ENHYPEN’s music and storytelling.
“We are thrilled to be part of this year’s Comic-Con and invite global audiences into the DARK MOON universe,” said Taeho Park, Head of HYBE NEXT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS (NEB). “As DARK MOON continues to evolve into a global IP where music and storytelling are interconnected to deepen one another, we look forward to joining creators and fans to celebrate the vampire genre and the power of storytelling.”
Prior to Comic-Con, ENHYPEN will bring their ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘BLOOD SAGA’ to San Diego on July 21. Expanding their signature immersive storytelling both on and off stage through multiple touchpoints across music, narrative, and pop culture, the group is poised to further establish itself as a cultural force in the global entertainment industry.
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About ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN have swiftly ascended to global prominence as a K-pop powerhouse, achieving record-breaking milestones since their 2020 debut. Bursting onto the scene with their debut mini-album BORDER : DAY ONE, they quickly established themselves as unrivaled storytellers, shaping a distinct conceptual identity. To date, ENHYPEN have notched six Billboard 200 Top 10 albums—MANIFESTO : DAY 1 (No. 6, 2022), DARK BLOOD (No. 4, 2023), ORANGE BLOOD (No. 4, 2023), ROMANCE : UNTOLD (No. 2, 2024), DESIRE : UNLEASH (No. 3, 2025), and THE SIN : VANISH (No. 2, 2026).
Expanding their global footprint, they made a landmark U.S. stadium debut during their 2023 ‘FATE’ world tour and, in 2025, became the fastest K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella. Their 2025 ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour marked yet another milestone, with both the U.S. and European legs selling out entirely, further cementing their status as one of the true scene-stealers of the global stage. This year, ENHYPEN continue their global ascent with ‘BLOOD SAGA,’ their largest world tour to date, marking the group’s first-ever tour across Latin America before bringing their signature storytelling and electrifying performances to audiences across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond.
About BELIFT LAB
BELIFT LAB is a label under HYBE, created with the goal of developing idol groups targeting the global market to drive the mainstreaming of K-POP while redefining and innovating the label business. Artists under this label include ENHYPEN (debuted in November of 2020), ILLIT (debuted in March of 2024) and EVAN (debuted in June of 2026).
About ORIGINAL STORY
ORIGINAL STORY is an ecosystem of unique story IPs that HYBE continues to expand, organically intertwined with artists’ distinct branding and musical narratives. It goes beyond music, expanding its possibilities as an immersive story-driven IP transcending genre and format. The three original stories released in January 2022, 7FATES: CHAKHO, THE STAR SEEKERS, and DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR are inspired by BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ENHYPEN, respectively.
Continuing this approach, CRIMSON HEART was developed in collaboration with LE SSERAFIM; DARK MOON: THE GREY CITY and THE WITCH OF YERASAH with &TEAM; and SUMMER MOON: THE QUPRIDS with ILLIT. HYBE has presented webtoons and web novels based on ORIGINAL STORY and is expanding into diverse formats. This includes the animated adaptation of DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR, which launched in 2026 and is currently available on streaming platforms worldwide, as well as the 2026 releases of the web novel and video content for THE WITCH OF YERASAH.
