ENHYPEN SHINES IN MIDNIGHT PASSION WITH ‘宵 -YOI-’

After exploring temptation and dark desires in ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’—which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, charted for six weeks, reached #2 on the Artist 100 and claimed #1 on both Top Album Sales and World Albums—ENHYPEN return with their 4th Japanese single ‘宵 -YOI-’. Released on July 29, the single captures the duality of desire and instinct across three distinct tracks, each telling its own story of love. It delivers emotional depth while maintaining strong musicality and polished production, showcasing ENHYPEN’s growing artistry in the Japanese market.

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JAPAN 4th SINGLE '宵 -YOI-'

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Digital Release 2025.07.28
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“Shine On Me”

“Shine On Me” marks ENHYPEN’s first original Japanese title track. It’s a hope-filled J-POP ballad that delicately reflects the sentiment of midsummer romance. Led by bright piano, rhythmic guitar and drums, the emotional band arrangement evokes the atmosphere of the season, while the catchy yet sensitive melody line lingers in the listener’s mind.

ENHYPEN’s exceptional vocal prowess and delicate expressiveness stand out as they convey a narrative that begins the moment “you”, shining like a star, appear before a weary self. Despite living in different worlds, the song genuinely expresses an instinctive desire to keep a loved one close and a mature love that prioritizes the other’s happiness. “Shine On Me” has also been selected as the ending theme for Chukyo TV and Nippon TV’s new nationwide drama Even Shrimps Want to Fish for Sea Bream.

“Echoes”

“Echoes” offers a trendy, easy-listening pop experience with mass appeal and musical depth, built on a dreamy atmosphere and ambient synth sounds. It creates a spacious and emotional listening experience, reflecting the theme: “No matter where I go, your presence echoes in my head all day”. The song declares a desire to take this person away from the intense light of the world into a private realm only ENHYPEN can see. Delivered through gentle, emotive vocals, it’s a love song that honestly and sweetly portrays possessiveness, softly stirring the listener’s emotions.

“Bad Desire (With or Without You) [Japanese Ver.]”

“Bad Desire (With or Without You)” is the Japanese version of the title track from ENHYPEN’s 6th Korean mini album. It features a sleek dance-pop sound that highlights the group’s sophisticated and seductive urban charm. The Japanese lyrics express the deep desire to turn the other person into a vampire like ENHYPEN themselves. Lines such as “If it’s not you, this place is hell” and “With you, anywhere is heaven” underline the paradox of love and obsession. The members’ compelling vocal delivery intensifies the yearning to be together forever, even if it means crossing boundaries.

Following their two-night run in Belmont Park, ENHYPEN will bring WALK THE LINE to Chicago (Aug. 9), Houston (Aug. 12 and 13) and Los Angeles (Aug. 16) before heading to their first-ever Europe tour with dates in London (Aug. 22), Manchester (Aug. 25), Amsterdam (Aug. 28), Brussels (Aug. 30), Berlin (Sept. 1) and Paris (Sept. 3).

Want to keep diving deeper into ENHYPEN’s lore and music? Check out our breakdown of their previous album ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ and tell us your favorite track from ‘宵 -YOI-’ on Instagram and X/Twitter!

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