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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

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

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

Still Monster

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)

Zaty Farhani

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

Orange Flower

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.)

heeseungstudio

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)

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.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye

Monday, 31 July 2023

ENHYPEN - Dark Blood

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

Dark Blood is ENHYPEN's 4th mini album, it as a vampire theme, in line with their webtoon; Dark Moon: The Blood Altar.

On the 24th of April 2023, Belift Lab announced that ENHYPEN would be making a comeback.

On the 1st of May 2023, the Dark Blood Concept Trailer was released.

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On the 18th of May 2023, the Dark Blood Album Preview was released.

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On the 19th of May 2023, the Bite Me M/V Teaser #1 was released.

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On the 21st of May 2023, the Bite Me M/V Teaser #2 was released.

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On the 22nd of May 2023, the Bite Me M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of Dark Blood.

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Heeseung described the album as having an unconventional sound.

Dark Blood sold more than 1.1 million copes on it's first day alone, surpassing the sales of their previous release.

Bite Me won ENHYPEN 2 music show trophies winning on Music Bank and M Countdown.

Bite Me peaked at No.1 on the Circle Albums Chart, No.1 on the Oricon Albums Chart, No.70 on the UK Downloads Album Chart, No.2 on the Billboard World Albums Chart and No.4 on the Billboard 200 Chart.

Circle Sales = 1,669,194+

Oricon Sales = 179,850+

US Sales = 85,000+

Giving the album a total of 1,934,044+ in physical sales.

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for Bite Me has so far gained 49,936,977 million views, with the views still rapidly increasing, on a daily basis.

Dark Blood was released with 10 versions; Full, Half, New and 7-member Engene versions.

The Full, Half and New versions are set out in a hardback book style case and comes with the Cd, photo book, random postcard, sticker sheet, poster with lyrics, bookmark, random photo card and a random message photo card.

The Engene versions are set out in a hardback book style case with a dust cover and comes with the Cd, random member photo book, sticker, postcard, random concept photo card and a random photo card.

Photo books for all versions are different.

Track List

Fate

Bite Me

Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)

Chaconne

Bills

Karma

I have an Engene copy of the album and I was shocked when I was lucky enough to pull my bias Jake's version. It's very rare I pull anything bias related when it comes to stuff like this, even with photo cards. Jake's been my favourite since their time on I-LAND, my votes never came off his name, even when it was one last vote. So as you can guess, I was extremely happy when I removed the dust cover and saw Jake.

The album is a little smaller than I was expecting, and the photo book is stunning, I definitely love the dark and eerie concept.

The songs themselves are amazing, this is definitely my favourite release of theirs so far, all the tracks blend and connect together perfectly.

I love the melody for Fate, I love that we get some kind of narration and story with each opening track from ENHYPEN, and this track is definitely up there as one of my favourites. Their vocals with the melody is stunning. It also connects perfectly to the next track.

Fate

Zaty Farhani

I feel like I say this with every ENHYPEN title track, but, Bite Me is definitely my favourite so far. I've been hooked on this song since it's release, I've had it on repeat so much. The melody, the vocals, the raps, for me this song is just perfection and it's a sound that that suits them so well. I'd only listened to it a few times and it was stuck in my head, even now it randomly comes to mind and I start singing it. My only criticism is that it's just too short.

Bite Me

If a song could sound like it has a vampire concept, then that song is definitely Sacrifice (Eat Me Up). This song definitely has a more mature and sultry style and vibe, it's not something I think I would hear ENHYPEN do so early in their career, but they were born for this song. For me this is Let Me In (20 Cube)'s older brother.

Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)

Chaconne has such a dark vibe, when it's starts. but as it proceeds to the chorus it brightens slightly, while still keeping it's dark vibe, giving it an eerie sound. It fits all their vocal tones perfectly.

Chaconne

Zaty Farhani

Bills for me, is the only track that has a brighter vibe, I wouldn't think it had come from an album that has a vampire concept. But yet again the way they fit their voices to fit with the notes of the melody is stunning.

Bills

I think the most youthful sounding track and fits to their ages perfectly is Karma. There's something about this track that screams young adults. You just know that when they perform this track, they'll have the most fun. It's such a carefree and fun sounding track.

Karma