- THE SIN: VANISH sold 1.65M copies on Day 1, ranking among 2026’s biggest openings.
- The album and lead track Knife topped iTunes charts across multiple countries.
- A vampire-led concept and genre range reinforced ENHYPEN’s expanding brand scale.
ENHYPEN's most recent comeback had one of the strongest commercial launches of 2026, with its new mini-album THE SIN: VANISH. As recorded by Hanteo Chart data, the mini-album sold 1,652,560 copies on its first day. The number helped to rank the release among the year's highest initial sales, thus quickly dominating the daily album charts in Korea.
ENHYPEN’s THE SIN: VANISH: Global Chart Performance
ENHYPEN's THE SIN: VANISH, which was published on Jan 16, 2026, debuted at number one on the worldwide iTunes albums chart and topped the iTunes Top Albums list in a minimum of ten countries, including Brazil, India, and Turkey. Its lead song, Knife, also topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in 11 countries, including Argentina, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and ruled real-time domestic charts on platforms like Bugs.
The music video for Knife had also received widespread recognition. It crossed 10 million views on YouTube within 19 hours after its release and quickly surpassed 26M views, showcasing global fan support.
THE SIN: VANISH, set around a vampire-inflected tale, adds to ENHYPEN's existing conceptual universe. As per ENHYPEN’s Weverse announcement on Dec 14, 2025, the story consists of “a vampire who, amidst the crisis and anxiety born from an intense desire to turn their loved one into a vampire, chooses to escape in order to protect their love.”
ENHYPEN Leans into Genre Versatility with THE SIN: VANISH
ENHYPEN’s 11-track EP does not have 11 standalone songs in the usual sense. It features six full songs framed by four narration pieces and one skit, combining music and storytelling into a solid, consolidated concept. The songs span genres, ranging from the high-energy Knife to the alternative R&B of No Way Back. It also swings into sleek pop on Big Girls Don't Cry, which features Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, emphasizing both commercial appeal and stylistic scope.
The reaction from critics has been positive as well. According to different reports from Korean media outlets, such as The Korea Herald, Billboard classified the record as a "tightly staged concept album," comparing its narrative progression to a serialized audio experience that keeps listeners interested. Billboard also reportedly singled out Knife for its arena-ready charisma.
Alongside streaming and sales, ENHYPEN is keeping up the era with immersive marketing as well. The Korea Herald reports that a pop-up store in Seoul will open for a week beginning Jan 21, 2026 (Wednesday), selling items and interactive zones based on the EP's worldbuilding. Combining all of this, THE SIN: VANISH is both a commercial high-water point and a strategic crystallization of ENHYPEN's brand narrative in the music industry worldwide.
