ENHYPEN has confirmed their much-anticipated comeback, with the group set to release their eighth mini-album, THE SIN: BLISS, on August 21, 2026. The release marks a milestone moment for the group: it will be ENHYPEN’s first comeback as a six-member unit, following the departure of founding member Heeseung earlier this year.
The Album
THE SIN: BLISS serves as the second chapter in ENHYPEN’s ongoing “THE SIN” album series, continuing the dark, vampire-themed narrative universe the group has built since their debut in 2020. The mini-album follows THE SIN: VANISH, released in January 2026, which topped the Top Album Sales Chart and sold over two million copies in its first week – a career milestone for the group. The title track for the upcoming release has been confirmed as “Bloody Paradise.”
Coming just seven months after their last release, THE SIN: BLISS reflects an unusually fast promotional pace for the group, signaling an intense year of activity for ENHYPEN in 2026.
A New Chapter Without Heeseung
The comeback arrives against the backdrop of a difficult year for the group. In March 2026, agency Belift Lab confirmed that member Heeseung had permanently exited ENHYPEN to pursue an individual artistic path. The announcement triggered significant backlash from fans, including protests outside HYBE’s offices in Seoul and Los Angeles, along with an international petition that gathered over a million signatures questioning the circumstances of his departure. Heeseung has since rebranded under the name EVAN and is preparing his own solo material.
THE SIN: BLISS will be the first ENHYPEN release to feature the group’s new lineup: Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki.
Building Anticipation on Tour
The comeback comes as ENHYPEN continues their “Blood Saga” world tour, which kicked off in May 2026 with sold-out shows in Seoul before heading to South America, North America, Macau, and a four-dome run in Japan. A detailed promotional schedule for THE SIN: BLISS was released on July 5, indicating an extensive rollout of content leading up to the album’s launch.
Member Jake had previously teased the project in an interview with Billboard, hinting that the group’s next work would push their artistry further and describing 2026 as shaping up to be a defining year for ENHYPEN.
Why It Matters
THE SIN: BLISS will be an important test for ENHYPEN’s new chapter. Six of the group’s previous releases have landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, and fans and industry watchers alike will be closely following whether that commercial momentum holds with the six-member lineup – both in terms of chart performance and how choreography and vocal arrangements originally built around seven members translate to six.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 5, 2026 | Comeback promotion schedule revealed |
| August 21, 2026 | THE SIN: BLISS official release |
Stay tuned for further comeback content, including concept photos, trailers, and the full tracklist, as ENHYPEN counts down to their August return.