ENHYPEN have returned with their mini-album MANIFESTO: DAY 1. The septet begins a new chapter spearheaded by rebellion and the refusal to conform as the members show new sides of themselves. With over ten million Spotify streams just a week since the albumโs release, the six-track EP is a declaration to listeners of the group that this is a new day one, according to ENHYPENโs terms.
Trekking Through the EP
MANIFESTO: DAY 1 begins with โFuture Perfect (Pass the MIC)โ as the title track. Fitting for ENHYPENโs promise of nonconformity, the songโs opening lyrics are โโWalk the line,โ I hate that lineโ in relation to the membersโ desire to carve out a new one together. ENHYPEN are unwilling to walk the commonly tread path. The seven members stand together in the music video, calling onto others with a similar view as they โpass the mic.โ With sharp dance lines and high energy, โFuture Perfect (Pass the MIC)โ sets the scene for the rest of the mini-album.
โWALK THE LINEโ naturally precedes the albumโs title track. The song is an introduction to the album, with a narration of each member speaking in his native language. It unites the members as they take the step on their new day one. The members express their disapproval of conformity through the lyrics, โErase the lines that cage me / throw away the rules.โ Instead, the members will carve a new path to walk on.
From there, ENHYPEN take on a more upbeat, old-school song with โParadoXXX Invasion.โ The underlying message remains the same, though this tune brings a much sweeter, bass-pumping sound. The song speaks out against people who donโt understand them, stating instead that illogic is logic. As a group full of Gen Z, the song is fitting for the youthful members as they represent the โlogic of a new era.โ
โTFW (That Feeling When)โ takes a pause from the groupโs strong declaration with a soft pop love song. The membersโ warm vocals fill the summer song, making it fitting for a long car ride. โSHOUT OUTโ then returns listeners to a high-tempo rock vibe. Immediately, the lyrics are inspiring. It rids the sense of loneliness one might feel when walking a skewed line as the members sing, โwe shout when weโre together.โ Continuing, the members sing, โMy life without you is a miseryโ to promise listeners they wonโt be alone on this new path.
โForeshadowโ closes the mini-album with another monologue from the members and speaks of the fear when running toward a new world. With uncertainty and bleakness, ENHYPEN admit they are afraid. This vulnerability shows listeners the new world is far from a straight path. Still, ENHYPEN are willing to create their own world. Despite the fear, cold, loneliness, and more, ENHYPEN promises to โrun ahead / Because the one true ending / That splendid future / Waits for us.โ Along the way, theyโll be with their fans, ENGENE.
Fans Walk Alongside ENHYPEN
Since the release of the album, fans have taken to Twitter to express their love for this new chapter of ENHYPENโs music.
A New Day One
ENHYPEN have not slowed down at all since the release of MANIFESTO: DAY 1. After its release, the group announced their world tour for this new MANIFESTO series. Additionally, ENHYPEN held their first public fan sign event to meet with their fans. As this new chapter unfolds for the boy group, the path seems promising.
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