ENHYPEN is back with their second album, ‘ROMANCE: UNTOLD’, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the group. With members contributing to the writing and producing of the title track, this release showcases their artistic growth and maturity.
This album explores the theme of falling in love, and we’re eager to see how they’ve approached this sweet and universally relatable topic. Let’s dive in!
ROMANCE: UNTOLD
The album opens with ‘Moonstruck’, a smooth blend of R&B and pop. The melody line is lovely, and the vocals sound more mature and dreamy, creating a mysterious yet vibey listening experience.
The title track, ‘XO (Only If You Say Yes)’, follows with a genius groovy synth that’s incredibly catchy. The hook and flow of this song are fantastic, making it a memorable tune that stays in your head. The music video adds to its appeal with themes of parallel worlds, first loves, summery vibes, and candid visuals. It’s top-notch!
Next up is ‘Your Eyes Only’, a medium-tempo synth-pop bop with fantastic harmonies and a catchy chorus. This transitions smoothly into ‘Hundred Broken Hearts’, an old-school R&B track with nostalgic beats, showcasing ENHYPEN’s cool composition and growth.
‘ROMANCE’ series
‘Brough The Heat Back’ brings a funky dance rhythm that will have listeners grooving. The vocal progression is incredible, making it a solid B-side. ‘Paranormal’ follows, integrating electric guitar flawlessly with EDM elements to create magical momentum with each beat drop.
‘Royalty’ introduces fresh, modern guitar acoustics, featuring dynamic melodies and great vocal layering. ‘Highway 1009’ offers sweet melodies in a medium pop song dedicated to ENGENE, co-produced by Heeseung.
The album concludes with the title track featuring JVKE and ‘Highway 1009 (Narr Ver.)’, available only on the physical version.
ENHYPEN has undoubtedly shown their growth as a group. Each comeback continues to surprise fans with their constant improvement and artistic development. ‘ROMANCE: UNTOLD’ is a solid, non-skip album that leaves us excited for what’s next in this new era.
Be sure to listen to this release and immerse yourself in ENHYPEN’s evolving sound. Check it out here!
