There is a universe in which humans and vampires coexist, although the rules are not always fair to the creatures of the night. It sounds like something that could happen in our own reality, doesn’t it?

ENHYPEN presents this story divided into three parts and episodes. THE SIN : VANISH, now available for streaming, transports us to an intriguing situation in which a vampire lover, eager to turn their beloved into a creature of the night, ultimately chooses to escape in order to protect them from prejudice and injustice of all kinds.

What’s interesting is that this escape turns into a path filled with danger, desire, and devotion. Excélsior had the chance to speak with the South Korean band about this album, in which they pushed their abilities as storytellers, dancers, singers, performers and vampires to the limit.

“We wanted to convey the wild and instinctive nature of a vampire by portraying the story of escape through a hip-hop vibe. In particular, the main choreography in Knife, where we form a blade with our hands, helps convey that feeling,” Ni-ki explained.

Having this Bonnie-and-Clyde–style concept is no coincidence, as the group is now in its sixth year, solidifying its identity within the global music scene and experimenting with all kinds of emotions and transformations to push beyond their limits. That same journey is what they want to share with ENGENE (their fandom).

“Look, we’ve just entered a new year and we felt it was the perfect opportunity to break out of our routine, step away from what we usually do and take on a new challenge. I hope ENGENE, and everyone, has a great start to the year, just like we’re experiencing,” Sunoo shared.

THE SIN : VANISH begins with The Beginning, No Way Back, The Fugitives, and the title track Knife. Together, these tracks tell the story of the lovers’ escape.

In order to tie every thread of the narrative together, ENHYPEN joined forces with South Korean actor Park Jung-min (Hellbound), who serves as the narrator.

At the same time, Jay’s verses play a key role within the overall concept.

Each song contains different emotions and narrative perspectives, so while recording, I focused on how to best express the emotional flow of each track through hip-hop. I think I tried to make sure all the feelings built naturally as the story and, as a result, the tracklist progressed,” explained the U.S.-born member.

The story quickly moves into a phase driven by the thrill of breaking the rules. The title track Knife dramatizes the excitement of shattering what’s been established and challenging all kinds of prejudice, paving the way for tracks like Stealer, The Voice, and Witnesses.

Here, the vibes shift: there’s a hunger to take on the world, to remain together for eternity, and onlookers begin crafting their own versions of the lovers’ escape.

What’s especially cool is that ENHYPEN gave themselves the freedom to push beyond the limits of their own sound, even incorporating Latin-inspired vibes in tracks like Stealer.

“That’s why ENHYPEN has such a diverse musical spectrum, and being more actively involved in the creative process of THE SIN : VANISH made me realize that we have infinite potential to explore different directions,” Heeseung commented early on.

The question sparked a greater sense of intention among the rest of the members, encouraging them to contribute even more to the conversation.

“And it’s true, we’re always trying new things and constantly pushing ourselves musically, which makes me feel that ENHYPEN’s musical identity is becoming clearer and truly unique. And honestly, I think our willingness to take on these challenges makes us look like genuinely cool guys,” Jake said with a laugh. “No, seriously, please, ENGENE, stay tuned for everything that’s coming!” he added.

Jungwon, speaking about the Latin-inspired influence evoked by the rhythm of Stealer, shared that he listens to a lot of Afro music, which made it feel natural for the guide vocals to be clear and easy to incorporate.

“I immersed myself in the process by imagining how I would perform it live, and that naturally brought out the rhythm and emotion of the song even more,” he added.

The final tracks Big Girls Don’t Cry, Lost Island, Sleep Tight, and The Beyond set the lovers free and portray them coexisting. It’s an overture that holds special meaning for Jake, who composed alongside Heeseung for the first time.

“By layering each of our ideas into the song step by step, Sleep Tight came to life naturally. Personally, I’m very happy it was placed as the final track among the six songs on the album, since it captures the last stage of the escape and its emotions, bringing the story to a close,” he mentioned.

So, is that everything within this vampire universe? The narration of the final track reveals that the lovers escaped the Vampire Hunter Corps, fading into the darkness and signaling that a new story is about to begin. It has to be a new album that continues the tale!

“The Beyond serves as the closing track that hints at what comes next, and we left it with an open ending so ENGENE can interpret it however they like. They might feel hope or imagine something darker, the story is theirs to create as they listen,” Sunghoon hinted.

ENHYPEN also left a message for ENGENE in Mexico on Excélsior’s social media. Stay tuned throughout the day.

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