ENHYPES Releases Third Mini Album 'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 '!
'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 ', the declaration of seven boys to the same generation… First step to find the answer
“I want to stand on my feet”...ENHYPEN's strong-willed title song'Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)'
ENHYPEN, who expanded the meaning of 'hook', dreams of a 'K-pop complete group' that goes beyond 'Rising Star'
'Global K-Pop rising star' ENHYPEN (Enhyphen) is back with their third mini-album, 'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 ', after six months.
ENHYPEN (Jung Won, Hee-seung, J, Jake, Seong-Hoon, Seon-Woo, and Nikki), born as a choice of K-pop fans around the world, is the first full-length album 'DIMENSION released in October 2021: DILEMMA' ROWON's monthly album chart (as of October 2021) recorded a cumulative sales volume of 1.13 million units, making it the'million seller' within a year of its debut.
ENHYPEN was followed by the first full-length repackaged album 'DIMENSION, released in January 2022: with ANSWER', it recorded a total of more than 510,000 album sales per week, setting a milestone as a'Half Million Seller.'
Every time the album is released based on solid domestic and international fandom, ENHYPEN has a steep rise in domestic and international music and record charts. kal military performance, armed with unique visuals, etc., he begins to conquer the K-pop scene again.
ENHYPEN carrying the crown, proves itself to be loved over growing pains!
In November 2020, ENHYPEN made its official debut in the music industry, debut album 'BORDER : DAY ONE' set the record for album sales among the group that debuted in the same year based on a single album, followed by mini 2nd album'BORDER: CARNIVAL', 1st regular album'DIMENSION: DILEMMA', whenever he released his first regular repackaged album'DIMENSION: ANSWER', he broke his own record and emerged as the most notable K-pop group in the world. They proved to be a three-group group by lifting a total of 14 trophy at major domestic awards before they even filled their debut two years.
ENHYPEN, formed through the Mnet survival program 'I-LAND', was the only group with a solid global fandom before its debut, in addition, generous support such as the planning power of large companies was added to this, and at the same time as his debut, he walked the solid road of “success”.
But ironic, in the minds of the seven boys, there was always a sense of debt that this success was separate from their abilities. They also had to overcome the responsibility for the "million seller" and the burden of showing more advanced appearance each time. ENHYPEN firmly decides to prove themselves to be loved, rather than succumb to the brides that bind them.
ENHYPEN gradually realized their calling and role in the complex emotions faced by connecting with the new world through the previous 'BORDER' and 'DIMENSION' series. Based on this awareness, the seven boys take the initiative in life, 'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 'is the album that shows the appearance of standing at the starting line again to connect our future generations.
'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 ', the declaration of seven boys to the same generation… First step to find the answer
'MANIFESTO : DAY 1 'is the result of ENHYPEN's repeated consideration of their identity, he drew the story of the seven boys who first came to the road for the generation that will be connected in the future. In the 'BORDER' and 'DIMENSION' series, they talked about boys connected to the new world. After their debut, the boys facing a new level, more complex and contradictory than they thought, fall into a dilemma as they connect with various desires, experienced contradictions and clashes of desires.
In this chaotic world, the boys, who have come to question the success defined by adults, no longer live as others tell them, but think for themselves, giving the right answer take the first step to find Meanwhile, the story of the real 'I' who lives life at his will begins. The seven boys lift the microphone and declare to their generation, 'I'll go forward first, so let's go together'. They turn the microphone over to our generation, which will be connected in the future, and raise the embers of a new beginning.
Even in the teaging content released prior to the release of the album, you can feel the intense energy and determination of ENHYPEN, which is 180 degrees different from the previous one. They melt an independent story in three versions of the concept photo, 'D', 'J', and 'M' the three concepts have a structure that results in a story, resulting in various interpretations and speculation by fans.
Starting with "WALK THE LINE," which opens the album, "Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)," "ParadoXXX Invasion," "TFW (That Feeling When)," "SHOUT OUT', and until the last track, 'Foreshadow', six songs of various genres were arranged in a well-organized manner. ENHYPEN first tried to rap after debuting with the title track 'Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)', in particular, as member Jake participated in the lyrics of the song'SHOUT OUT', the musical challenge and growth are noted.
“I want to stand on my feet”...ENHYPEN's strong-willed title song'Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)'
The title track, 'Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)', without being shaken by the chaotic world, while seeking answers for themselves, it contains the story of ENHYPEN in search of a way for future generations to connect. They said, “I want to stand on my feet. It doesn't mean anything. Take out my real voice. It reveals a strong will to live life actively from now on through the declaration that it will draw our future.
The performance also focused on expressing the process of finding the original 'I' dynamic and free. In particular, with the development of the song, various formations are made by moving the movement without rest. ENHYPEN perfectly handles the powerful yet rusty performance of the sword. You hit the microphone like you actually do a microphone test, from the 'Mike check dance' in the mouth to the 'Mike check dance' that raises the microphone high with the meaning of the declaration to draw our new future, ENHYPEN ticket extreme with various point choreography using the microphone, such as'pass the microphone dance', which continues to change the position of the hands caught by the microphone while running a groove rhythm completed Foreman.
The music video of the title song is a movie with an impressive drama god and an energetic military god crossing over the intense hip-hop sound reminiscent. ENHYPEN predicted their new splendid future, wearing a pilot-like jumpsuit and going through the open runway. In particular, they are a trendy and pop color'Kid Gang 'By reinterpreting the concept in their own style, they expressed their full spirit and strength. The seven members take the attention of those who see it as a visual of all time, such as performing on a grand scale outdoor set with a container box in the background following the hangar captivates.
ENHYPEN, who expanded the meaning of 'hook', dreams of a 'K-pop complete group' that goes beyond 'Rising Star'
ENHYPEN expands the meaning of “connection,” which has been closely accumulated in the “BORDER” and “DIMENSION' series with“ MANIFESTO : DAY 1 ”. If you have previously talked about the complex feelings you felt while facing a new world, now I myself want to become the main character of the world and live life actively.
In particular, they started with the rebranding logo motion video that re-established the meaning of 'connections, 'with intense album messages and music that can be shared by their peers. In addition, the narrative of each visual content was organically woven to complete a well-made album of successive scale.
This album, which started from the agony that ENHYPEN feels in the real world, entered the orbit of success, not only grew them one step further, but also led them to another starting point.. Not a group created, it is a story of seven boys that suggests the transition to a group that creates something by itself, and at the same time, it is naturally replaced by the story of our generation, it gives a big sound more than a pan.
ENHYPEN is a unique visual and energy performance that can only be missed by looking at it. It contains the essence of 'K-Pop' inside and outside the album, giving the colorful charm of the seven boys who have never seen it.
Even before the first anniversary of their debut, they made it to 'Million Sellers' with a single album, ENHYPEN, which struck the global K-pop market by hitting major overseas charts such as the US Billboard and Japan Oricon, is now beyond the 'rising star' evil and performance, in various fields such as visuals, we are trying to leap into a 'K-Pop Complete Group' with a wide range of idol aspects. ENHYPEN, the only group with fandom around the world, is expected to continue through the new report.
TRACK LIST
1. WALK THE LINE
808 It is a hip-hop genre that stands out with a bass and a strong conflict guitar sound. 'Rule, with the meaning of 'walking along the line' it contains two meanings of 'keep.' 'Intro : Walk the Line, 'which marks the beginning of ENHYPEN's debut album'BORDER: DAY ONE', and the title of the same name,' without following the established rules, I will cross the line into my world.' If 'Intro : Walk the Line' had sung the emotion of exultation at the boundary of entering the dreamy world, 'WALK THE LINE' expressed the determined will of the seven boys, 'Come out of the newly drawn world line and let us connect.' The intense narration the members have worked out in three languages raises expectations for the album.
2. Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)
In the domestic K-pop scene, it is an unexpected Chicago Drill genre. It is a song in which seven boys who realized their calling and role declare to the mobile generation, 'I'll go forward first, let's go together'. 'I will use the power I have to raise the voice of others rather than write for myself, 'the message with a deep ringing clearly reveals the boy's determination. ENHYPEN tried rap for the first time after its debut, maximizing the intense atmosphere of the song.
3. ParadoXXX Invasion
'ParadoXXX Invasion', which had an old school hip-hop sound that was popular in the early 2000 s, is attractive to adults who regard teenagers as just an iron lot, "The world of contradictions is bumped and bumped again", "We free are illogical logic," he says. The addictive melody and the groove-filled members' voices are in harmony and keep hovering in their ears.
4. TFW (That Feeling When)
It is a soft pop rock genre, followed by 'Polaroid Love' and'Not For Sale', and is a song that connects the ENHYPEN table soft pop line. 'TFW (That Feeling When)'is a term used to share cute pets or beautiful beach photos on SNS. In this song, he expressed the emotion that 'when you see your favorite photo, you come to your head.' A delicate yet sophisticated song is added to the mood of the song that makes use of the seasonality of the early summer weather to amplify the excitement.
5. SHOUT OUT
It is an alternative rock genre where the combination of distortion technique's electric guitar and bass sound makes the hearts of the players pout. It is a song that you can enjoy while engaging with fans at the concert. This song, which member Mike participated in the lyrics, finally put in the song the exhilaration and joy of the boys who give their first voice to the world by giving 'I'. They said to the same generation who made this arwork possible, “Shake the world with you and me. Loud more.”
6. Foreshadow
'Foreshadow', an electronic pop genre, is a song that has a unique groove added to the dreamy side chain technique. The overall mood of the song is dark, but the melody and lyrics depict the hopeful appearance of the boys moving forward to the next chapter. The narration that all seven members have played in three languages is a point to watch.