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Reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee has officially signed with HYBE Latin America, joining the global powerhouse’s roster alongside major K-pop acts like BTS, TXT, and ENHYPEN. The news of his addition alone stirred excitement, but it was his unexpected meeting with ENHYPEN that really set fans buzzing. On July 14, ENHYPEN’s official X account posted a group photo of the members posing with Daddy Yankee, prompting a wave of speculation across social media. The image showed the Puerto Rican star standing with Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki, all striking ENHYPEN’s signature hand sign. This friendly meet-up came just days after Daddy Yankee released his first track under HYBE, Sonríele, on July 10.
The casual yet deliberate group photo took fans by surprise and quickly went viral. The unexpected crossover between the reggaeton icon and the rising K-pop boy group led many to wonder if a collaboration was already in the works. Given HYBE’s track record of genre-spanning projects and strategic artist pairings, fans quickly began piecing together hints. Many pointed out that Daddy Yankee had posted about traveling to South Korea on June 25, suggesting that the meeting may have taken place weeks earlier, possibly while a joint project was being developed or filmed. The speculation gained more traction as fans flooded comment sections with theories and hopes for a Latin-inspired track featuring ENHYPEN and Daddy Yankee.
Online reactions were filled with anticipation and excitement. Fans voiced their readiness for a possible Latin-K-pop fusion, with comments like “are we getting enha latin song bc im so ready” and “ENHYPEN X DADDY YANKEE COLLAB” appearing repeatedly under the post. Theories began circulating that the recently shared image was more than a friendly snapshot—it might be a subtle teaser for an upcoming musical release. Many fans are now watching closely for any official confirmation from BELIFT LAB, ENHYPEN’s agency, which has yet to address the collaboration rumors directly. However, considering HYBE’s known strategy of using online buzz to fuel hype before major announcements, the photo could very well be a calculated move to stir interest ahead of a surprise drop.
As for ENHYPEN’s current music ventures, the group recently made their comeback with their sixth EP, Desire: Unleash, which dropped on June 5. The project includes eight songs, featuring the title tracks Loose and Bad Desire (With or Without You). With their new release already gaining traction and Daddy Yankee entering the HYBE ecosystem, the timing seems ideal for an experimental cross-genre collaboration. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see if their predictions will materialize into a historic fusion of reggaeton and K-pop.