LED BY “KNIFE,” A HIP-HOP TRACK DRIVEN BY ENHYPEN’S HARD-HITTING ENERGY
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SEOUL – Jan 16, 2026 – K-pop’s unrivaled storytellers ENHYPEN usher in a new chapter with their 7th Mini Album, THE SIN : VANISH, out now. The release marks the group’s most immersive and narratively driven chapter to date, delivering their boldest take yet on the vampire mythology that anchors ENHYPEN’s artistic universe. Listen to the album HERE.
Building on the narrative threads established in previous releases, THE SIN : VANISH advances ENHYPEN’s overarching storyline into more tense and emotionally conflicted territory. The album follows an unprecedented escape of vampire lovers, tracing the fragile balance between desire and consequence in a world bound by unbreakable rules.
Designed as a ‘concept album,’ THE SIN: VANISH unfolds through an experimental structure that blends music, narration, and cinematic storytelling. Songs are interwoven with narration and skits—presented in four languages: Korean (voiced by actor Park Jeong Min), English, Japanese (voiced by actor Kenjiro Tsuda), and Chinese (voiced by singer Lars Huang)—drawing inspiration from the format of a fictional investigative broadcast. This structure creates a continuous listening experience in which each track advances the story rather than standing alone. Together, the tracks chart the lovers’ journey as confidence, guilt, and longing collide in the wake of crossing a forbidden line.
The lead single “Knife” captures the beginning of the lovers’ escape as they face pursuit without hesitation. Rooted in hip-hop, the track pairs hard-hitting rhythms and trap beats with sharp, cutting synths to create a tightly wound sense of tension, while lyrics by GAEKO of Dynamic Duo add further edge to its narrative core. The accompanying music video amplifies the intensity through hip-hop-infused vampire gang styling, rapid hyperlapse sequences, and dynamic camera movements.
Beyond the lead single, THE SIN: VANISH features a carefully sequenced lineup that deepens the album’s emotional progression. “No Way Back (Feat. So!YoON!)” (Alternative R&B) sets the tone with a mix of determination and unease, enhanced by So!YoON! of SE SO NEON’s distinctive vocal presence. As the story unfolds, tracks like “Stealer” (Alternative Dance Pop), “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (Pop), and “Lost Island” (Pop) trace shifting emotions—from adrenaline and reassurance to fleeting moments of calm—before arriving at a quiet conclusion.
The album closes with “Sleep Tight” (R&B) a restrained and introspective track that reflects the mixed emotions of happiness and anxiety found in a brief moment of rest after the escape. The song marks JAKE’s first self-written track, with additional lyric contributions from HEESEUNG, underscoring the members’ growing creative involvement throughout the album.
With THE SIN: VANISH, ENHYPEN continue to redefine the boundaries of album storytelling, cementing their position as next-generation innovators. By pushing narrative structure and musical form in tandem, the group further demonstrates the scale of their creative ambition and the limitless potential of their evolving artistry. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms.
About ENHYPEN:
ENHYPEN—consisting of members JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI—have swiftly ascended to global prominence as a K-pop powerhouse, with record-breaking achievements since their 2020 debut. Bursting onto the scene with their debut mini-album BORDER : DAY ONE, the K-pop’s unrivaled storytellers made an immediate impact with unique concepts shaping their artistic identity. In just five years, they’ve placed five albums in the Billboard 200 Top 10—MANIFESTO : DAY 1 (No. 6, 2022), DARK BLOOD (No. 4, 2023), ORANGE BLOOD (No. 4, 2023), ROMANCE : UNTOLD (No. 2, 2024), and DESIRE : UNLEASH (No. 3, 2025). Their 2nd Studio Album, ROMANCE : UNTOLD, marked the group’s career-high, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and ranking highest among K-pop acts on the 2024 IFPI Global Album Chart. Building on their chart-topping success, ENHYPEN have expanded their influence globally, achieving an indelible milestone during their 2023 world tour ‘FATE’ with a landmark U.S. stadium debut. The septet performed at Coachella this year, becoming the fastest K-pop boy group to grace the festival. Wrapping up their ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour with their first-ever Europe stops this summer, ENHYPEN further cemented their international presence and continue to captivate audiences worldwide as the true scene-stealers of the global stage.
