It’s been seven months since ENHYPEN’s last comeback, and now they are back with their full album, The Sin: Vanish. Now the seven vampires are on the run after their “sin” of love has been revealed. With multiple new songs, collaborations, and voice memos, the boys transport you to their world where there’s officially “no way back” now.
Their title track, “Knife,” is a trap-sound track with a repeated chant, “It’s a knife!” Bringing multiple examples of symbolism throughout the song. With knives representing the dangerous and challenging life the vampires are living, in other words, living on the edge. While also mentioning figures that thrived under pressure situations, even if it’s against social norms. The music video explains this story by showing that everyday life has changed now that everyone is hunting them down. With sharp choreography and a high-energy track, ENHYPEN is breaking into 2026 with huge momentum.
“Stealer” is a Latin-rhythm dance track that reflects the album’s overall message perfectly. The song is inspired by stealing (running) away with a lover, even though it is judged by society. They reference the story of Romeo and Juliet, which is the tale of a love that was never accepted. This was the third chapter video that was released before the album, showing the members running together and separately, trying to stay hidden until the end. The thrill of the song matches the aesthetic ENHYPEN’s been building as vampires.
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” is a B-side on their latest comeback and is the second song they are promoting. This track’s meaning is to be a sense of comfort, as the opening lines of the song state, “These boys, they only want your heart/Because they wanting to break it, break it, break it.” This song uses the phrase “Big Girls Don’t Cry” as a mantra to stay strong, while they take the pain for you. This song is different compared to their usual lighthearted songs, bringing a more mature feeling to their music. They also released the second chapter video for this song, which shows the members fighting while making sure Sooha is hidden and protected.
“No Way Back” was highly anticipated amongst fans for a b-side as it also features So!YoON!, who’s known for her indie rock and alternative vibe. This song is their vow that they have fully accepted the choice they have made and aren’t regretting how they have turned their back on what was expected of them. This was the first chapter video that was released, which gave us a glimpse into their reality that’s full of running and hiding. With an alternative R&B focus, this song blends both artists’ voices perfectly and brings a dark and dramatic track to life.
“Lost Island” is the ninth addition to the album which celebrates the time you spend with the one you care about. After all the effort to escape, this song explains that now that they have found shelter they can finally have a moment to enjoy happiness. With a calm and subtle track this created a new sound for the group, creating a sweet message that fans are enjoying.
“Sleep Tight” is a track both Jake and Heeseung participated in. This is Jake’s first self-composed song officially with Heeseung participating in the writing of the lyrics. With an R&B sound, the track carries a deeper meaning, sharing about empathy and the feeling after all the anxiety and challenges. They relate this feeling to almost being “Superman” with a willingness to protect the one they love.
This album brought a new sound for the group and allowed the fans to be a part of their story. They release the album in multiple languages, meaning each of the narrated chapters are in that specific language including English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean allowing fans to understand the lore between the songs. ENHYPEN’s ‘The Sin:Vanish’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
