K-Pop powerhouse Enhypen has kicked off a whirlwind three-day, three-city promotional tour across Asia this week, celebrating the release of their newest record, The Sin: VANISH. The intense promotional blitz, dubbed “VAMPIRE IS COMING,” saw the seven-member group engage with enthusiastic fans in Seoul, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, highlighting the dark, thematic concept behind their latest musical offering.
The Hong Kong leg of the tour saw the group make a lightning-fast visit on January 31st, touching down for an exclusive event at the Regal Airport Hotel. Over 600 fortunate fans, known collectively as ENGENE, gathered for the dynamic meeting, eager to immerse themselves in the world of the new album.
Vampire Concept Fuels Album Narrative
The Sin: VANISH centers on a provocative narrative: the flight of a vampire who sacrifices everything to protect a forbidden love. To fully realize this concept, the band premiered a specially produced, cinematic music video during the event.
The members—Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki—joined their audience to view the video, offering candid insights into the production process. Sunghoon shared that the footage included behind-the-scenes moments, showcasing a more lighthearted side of the group rarely seen by the public.
Beyond discussions of their musical project, the event provided light entertainment and revealing interactions with the singers. When member Sunoo boasted about his arm-wrestling prowess, it spontaneously led to a playful, impromptu tournament.
Sunoo, confidently declaring himself the strongest, nominated Sunghoon and Jungwon to compete first. Sunghoon quickly defeated Jungwon and advanced to the “championship round” against Sunoo. Sunghoon secured an easy victory, prompting playful excuses from Sunoo, who attributed his loss to a packed schedule and skipping lunch. Though Sunghoon enthusiastically flexed his muscles following his win, he humbly downplayed his strength, noting he wasn’t the most powerful member, “just stronger than Sunoo,” underscoring the friendly, humorous dynamics within the group.
Members Share Personal Quirks
A fan question-and-answer session offered glimpses into the members’ personal preferences. When asked what essentials they would pack if forced to flee, the group offered a heartwarming consensus, insisting they would prioritize bringing their fans (ENGENE) with them.
In addition to the fans, individual members revealed their practical and beloved items:
- Heeseung: Joked he would bring instant noodles.
- Sunoo: Named his beloved mint chocolate-flavored snacks and vitamins.
When the group was asked who was the fastest runner, all members unanimously pointed to leader Jungwon, praising his superior stamina and endurance.
The event concluded on a heartfelt note with the members surprising the audience by delivering final remarks in Mandarin Chinese. Reading from personal notes to ensure accurate and thoughtful delivery, Jungwon expressed deep appreciation. “Thank you to all the ENGENE who attended today,” he said. “Without your love, we would not have been able to experience this happy time. We hope to see you again soon. Please be careful of catching a cold.”
The successful launch of the tour underscores Enhypen’s growing global footprint and their ability to connect with diverse audiences through intricate musical concepts and engaging, intimate fan interactions. As they continue their promotional activities in Tokyo, the excitement generated in Seoul and Hong Kong signals strong anticipation for future performances and tours.
