ENHYPEN - Orange Blood

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Orange Blood is ENHYPEN's 5th mini album.

On the 15th of October 2023, Be:lift Lab announced that ENHYPEN would be making  comeback, as well announcing the comeback, the Orange Blood Logo Trailer was released.

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On the 26th of October 2023, the Orange Blood Concept Trailer was released.

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On the 29th of October 2023, the Orange Blood Concept Film (KSANA Ver.) was released.

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On the 31st of October 2023, the Orange Blood Concept Film (KALPA Ver.) was released.

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On the 2nd of November 2023, the Orange Blood Concept Film (ENGENE Ver.) was released.

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On the 10th of November 2023, the Orange Blood Preview was released.

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On the 13th of November 2023, the Sweet Venom Official Teaser 1 was released.

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On the 15th of November 2023, the Sweet Venom Official Teaser 2 was released.

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On the 17th of November 2023, the Sweet Venom M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of their 5th mini album Orange Blood.

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On the 3rd of December 2023, the Orange Flower (You Complete Me) Official Track Video (Memories of Youth) was released.

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Orange Blood sold more than 1.38 million copies on it's first day of release alone, surpassing the sales of their Dark Blood mini album.

Sweet Venom won ENHYPEN 1 music show trophy, winning on Music Bank.

Orange Blood peaked at No.1 on the Circle Albums Chart, No.1 on the Oricon Albums Chart, No.26 on the UK Download Albums Chart, No.4 on the Billboard 200 Chart and No.1 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.

Circles Sales = 1,996,848+

Oricon Sales = 200,866+

US Sales = 87,000+

Giving the album a total of 2,284,714+ in sales.

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for Sweet Venom has so far gained 35,267,230 million views, with the views still increasing rapidly on a daily basis.

Orange Blood was released in in 9 versions: KSANA, KALPA and 7-member ENGENE versions.

The KSANA and KALPA versions are set out in a paperback book case with a slipcase. Both versions come with the Cd, photobook, sticker sheet, postcard, fragrance card, lyrics poster, random photo paper and 2 random photo cards.

The ENGENE versions are member based and set out as a paperback book case, and come with the Cd, photobook, postcard, drawing sticker, photo sticker, message card and 2 random photo cards.

Photo books for all versions are different.

Track List

Mortal

Sweet Venom

Still Monster

멀어 (Blind)

Orange Flower (You Complete Me)

Sweet Venom (English Ver.)

Sweet Venom (Feat. Bella Poarch)(Digital Only)

I have the ENGENE versions of the album and it's rare that I pull my favourite member in the photo cards, so to pull Jake's Engene version twice is lucky for me.

The layout is pretty much the same as their Dark Blood mini album, I love the photo book. I do love an outdoor concept, as their styling and colours always stand out a little more.

The album itself is amazing and my favourite album of theirs so far. It shows a more mature side to them, than we've had so far.

I always love the intro songs on ENHYPEN's albums, and it was no different for Mortal. I love the melody, I love the mixture of Korean, Japanese and English mixed together with their singing.

Mortal

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I love Sweet Venom, it's such a catchy and addictive song. I love their vocals in this song, each member has their moment to shine and their vocal tones fit perfectly with this style of song.

Sweet Venom

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I love the melody for Still Monster, it's another song that fits their voices really well.

Still Monster

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멀어 (Blind) is one of my favourite tracks on this album. I love when they do songs that give off a more mature vibe as it allows their music to grow with them and it allows them to show how much they've changed and improved since appearing on I-Land.

멀어 (Blind)

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I absolutely adore Orange Flower (You Complete Me), especially their Korean pronunciation of Orange, as it's actually in English.

Orange Flower

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Because I love the Korean version of Sweet Venom, of course I'd also love Sweet Venom (English Ver.). I feel the English version is a little more mature than the Korean.

Sweet Venom (English Ver.)

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Even though it's not on the physical I also have to share Sweet Venom (Feat. Bella Poarch), while it's just the English version. Bella's vocals fit perfectly with the melody.

Sweet Venom (Feat. Bella Poarch)

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I have to say while I lean more to Bite Me as my favourite title track of theirs in 2023, Orange Blood for me had the better and more addictive b-sides. And to repeat what I said about Dark Blood, Orange Blood is definitely their best album so far.

I can't wait to see how they're going to top this comeback and album, each release takes it to the next level.

Were you a fan of Orange Blood?

Do you have a physical copy?

Which version(s) did you get?

What were your thoughts on Sweet Venom as the title track?

Do you have a favourite track from the album?

Let me know in the comments below.

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Favourite K-pop Debuts of 2023

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Looking back on my favourite debuts, as you can see they were all male. I'm often told that I need to listen to more female groups and soloists but 2023 wasn't the year for me. It's not that I don't like female groups/soloists. I just lean more to the sound and music style of the male groups/soloists.

So let me share with you the 8 debuts I loved in 2023.

ZEROBASEONE

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ZEROBASEONE have to be my main favourite debut of 2023, their debut mini album was amazing, so much so that they appeared in my Top 20 K-pop Albums list for 2023.

Both their title tracks so far have been really good and catchy, as well as both of the mini albums really standing out.

In Bloom

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BOYNEXTDOOR

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BOYNEXTDOOR's debut was amazing, I loved their first release, especially their debut title track. Even without knowing who they were I was pulled into being a fan just from that song. I'm even more of a fan now, knowing that they have a member whose name is LeeHan.

One and Only

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KBS WORLD TV

XIKERS

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I decided to check out Xikers debut because they're from KQ, the home of ATEEZ, and I was glad I did. Not only was there title track really good, their whole album was amazing and I loved the intro track on the album, it's something I've not really heard before and really got you hyped for the rest of the album.

TRICKY HOUSE

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KBS WORLD TV

LUN8

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I came across LUN8 because I was looking up updates from the past I-Land contestants and came across that Sungchul had debuted with the stage name Ian in LUN8, so I checked them out. I was hooked straight away with their title track. Their debut mini album is also really good.

Wild Heart

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KBS WORLD TV

8TURN

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I came across 8TURN the same way as LUN8, and it was while I was looking up updates on any of the I-Land contestants. I was happy to see that even though Kyungmin had left Hybe Label Japan, where he was a confirmed member of &Team. He had finally made his debut with 8TURN.

Both their mini albums are really good, but for me I love their 2nd mini album more, it stands out so much.

Excel

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KBS WORLD TV

One Pact

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For someone that didn't watch Boys Planet, there were contestants that I saw snippets of and were intrigued to see more of. One of those contestants was Jay, I liked him from seeing his first performance on Boys Planet, I was gutted to see he didn't debut in ZEROBASEONE. But I'm glad in a way because it meant not only did we get to see him release a solo album, but also debut with One Pact. I was also a fan of Ciipher, so I was gutted to see them disband but glad that Tag is getting another chance as he's really talented.

I really liked One Pact's debut and can't see what's next for them.

Must Be Nice

Owned by Armada Entertainment

ARIRANG K-POP

Bang Yedam

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Bamg Yedam was one of the members of Treasure I knew and recognised before his departure from the group. So when I saw he had joined KINGDOM's company, I knew he would have more creative control with his music, than he did with YG. For me his solo debut mini album showcases why he left both YG and Treasure and if this is what we're going to get, I'm glad he made that decision. I loved his solo debut and can't wait to see more from him.

Only One

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Shownu X Hyungwon

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As a MONBEBE, I was not only glad to see Shownu return from his military enlistment, but also see both he and Hyungwon debut as a unit. Hyunwon is such an underrated member of MONSTA X, and I think this unit debut shows that. They're definitely one of my favourite units.

Love Me A Little

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So there was my favourite debuts of 2023, I look forward to see what debuts 2024 brings as well as more releases from Bang Yedam and the groups mentioned in this post.

Who were some of your favourite debuts in 2023?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye