Enhypen, HYBE’s rookie group, is poised to return with a full-length album after recuperating from Covid-19.
Members of the K-pop boy band Enhypen have been under a lot of pressure over the last several weeks.
It all began when five people tested positive for Covid-19. Engenes were alarmed when a sixth member tested positive not long after.
As a result, Enhypen’s planned return in September 2021 has been postponed indefinitely, and all of their other activities have been suspended pending further confirmation from the Health Department.
According to a recent update, all six Enhypen members who were impacted tested negative following their time off.
Sunoo, the sole member of the group who had tested negative for Covid-19, had retested and was clear of the virus after his self-quarantine, according to reports.
The highly-anticipated comeback
Fans were grateful as they extended their best wishes to the group now that they were all in good health.
Soon after, rumors began to circulate that their postponed return would be rescheduled. Enhypen’s September return was pushed back to October, according to HYBE, on September 16.
Enhypen announced on September 17 that their first full-length studio album would be released on October 12th.
Dimension: Dilemma is the title of the album. Border: Day One and Border: Carnival is Enhypen’s only other two Extended Plays.
On September 17, Enhypen released a video titled Dimension: Dilemma, Intro: Whiteout through their official social media platforms to promote their release.
TXT is going to be in a song
Tomorrow X Together (also known as TXT) made an appearance on Jay and Niki of Enhypen’s late-night radio program, All Night Japan, on September 7.
Sunbae-hoobae (senior-junior in Korean) was the relationship between the four guys who engaged on different subjects throughout the show.
Following that, Niki, the show’s presenter and an Enhypen member, revealed that TXT has contributed to Enhypen’s upcoming album, and Taehyun added, Someone among the members participated in it.
Fans must be highly interested, Huening Kai and Jay said, but they’ll have to wait to find out since they can’t say anything more right now.
Teaser and important dates
The video features a glittering ocean and a blue sky with sunshine, giving it the appearance of a song of optimism, contrasting their past ideas.
The title of the album’s opening song, Whiteout, is inspired by the concept of dazzling scenery.
Enhypen showed they’re here to stay when their first mini-album, Border: Day One, was released in November 2020 and went on to sell 318,528 copies on its first day, making them the highest-selling debut group of the year.
Enhypen appeared to one-up themselves after that tremendous start by becoming Half Million Sellers within six months of their debut with their second album, Border: Carnival, which placed 18th on the Billboard 200 list, making them one of the most popular rookie K-pop groups abroad.
Enhypen launched its promotional calendar on its main social media channels after releasing its album with an introduction video.
On September 23, 27, and 30, the guys will unveil their three idea mood-boards at 12 a.m. KST (11 a.m. ET) on all three days. Following that, on October 4th, at 12 a.m. KST, they will reveal their tracklist (11 am ET).
The three concept images will be released at midnight KST (11 a.m. ET) on September 24, 28, and October 1, while teasers for each idea will be released at 6 p.m.
KST on September 24, 28, and October 1. (5 am ET). Each of the three concept films will be released at midnight KST on September 25, 29, and October 2. (11 am ET).
The album preview will be released on October 6 at midnight KST (11 a.m. ET), followed by the first official music video teaser on October 8 at midnight KST (11 a.m. ET) and the second official music video teaser on October 10 at midnight KST (11 a.m. ET) (11 am ET).
Enhypen’s official album and song video will be released on October 12 at 6 p.m. KST (5 a.m. ET), followed by a return showcase on Mnet at 7 p.m. KST (6 am ET).
Image courtesy of Mnet K-POP/YouTube