ENGENE’s, get ready: ENHYPEN is gearing up to return with new music. On Monday (Oct. 16), the K-pop group announced that it will be releasing its fifth mini album, Orange Blood, soon.
The group shared the news of its forthcoming set via X, formerly known as Twitter, with a link to a Weverse statement from its label, BELIFT LAB. “ENHYPEN’s 5th mini album Orange Blood will be released on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Pre-orders will begin on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, and further information will be provided on the Weverse notice board. Pre-orders begin 11 a.m. KST, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Release 2 p.m. KST Friday, Nov. 17, 2023,” the statement read.
According to the press release, Orange Blood continues the story of previous release, Dark Blood, which arrived in May. It became the K-pop group’s highest charting album to date on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 4 and spending a total of 10 weeks on the chart.
The K-pop group — which consists of members Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon and Ni-ki — also shared a brief video preview of the album, which appears to have three potential physical versions: an orange cover, a white cover and a split orange and white cover.
Fans will have plenty to look forward to in the lead-up to Orange Blood. The group revealed a calendar of dates pertaining to the mini album’s rollout, which kicks off on Oct. 27 with a concept trailer. Oct. 29 will see the release of a mood film, while concept photos arrive the following day. Additional concept photos, mood films and a tracklist poster for Orange Blood will arrive between Nov. 1-6; an album preview and music video teasers will rollout between Nov. 11-16, concluding with the video and album release on Nov. 17 and a special showcase, EN-CONNECT Night, on Nov. 18.
See the video preview and release calendar for Orange Blood below.
