K-pop boy group Enhypen embraced a new musical direction, unveiling a bright and romantic song from its upcoming album "Romance: Untold," which captures the heartfelt confessions of a young boy. Set for release on Friday at 1 p.m.
, the second full-length album from the group follows its fifth EP, "Orange Blood," released last November. "We've released many dark songs in the past, so it feels unfamiliar and nerve-wracking to return with a bright and sweet song as our main track," member Niki said during a media showcase in Seoul on Thursday. "However, we will approach our future activities with confidence.
" The K-pop septet has been known for its dark, powerful and charismatic music across four album series -- "Border," "Dimension," "Manifesto" and "Blood." "Romance: Untold" marks the beginning of a new series, with a shift toward romantic and uplifting themes. Explaining the shift in its music, the band emphasized that narrative has always been pivotal in shaping its concepts.
"This time, we chose that concept because the narrative that we wanted to tell was closer to romance and something bright," Jungwon said. He added the band will likely continue to undergo changes depending on future narratives. The album, "Romance: Untold," narrates the story of a boy devoted to a girl who has profoundly impacted him, making him a better person.
"It's a metaphor for the relationship between Engenes and Enhypen, who grow through the recognition and love from fans," Sunghoon added, using .