Desire Concept Cinema is a visual prelude to the group’s upcoming sixth mini album
K-pop powerhouse Enhypen unveils their haunting short film Desire Concept Cinema. Created in collaboration with film director Min Soo Park, the concept cinema expands the band’s narrative universe through a distinctive cinematic lens. Desire Concept Cinema marks Enhypen’s second concept film, following Untold Concept Cinema, released last July alongside their second studio album, Romance: Untold.
Desire Concept Cinema delves into the album’s key theme of “desire,” opening with a total lunar eclipse that plunges the city into darkness as vampires awaken. One vampire appears on a talk show, revealing their identity and igniting a conversation on desire. Through various characters, the film portrays different responses to desire—those who embrace it, fall victim to it, or fight to suppress it.
Inspired by the fictional movie Late Night with the Devil, the concept cinema reimagines 1970s American talk shows, blending retro aesthetics with eerie, symbolic mise-en-scène. Heesueng and Ni-Ki, as well as Jay and Jake, each portray a single character together—embodying the internal and external dimensions of two distinct personas. With subdued yet emotionally resonant performances, the members amplify the film’s haunting atmosphere.
A day ahead of the release, Enhypen hosted the Desire Concept Cinema Premier Event in Seoul where they shared an exclusive screening with over 1,800 Engenes, building anticipation for their latest creative endeavor. Director Min Soo Park praised the band’s originality, stating, “As a director, it was exciting and meaningful to work on this project in the form of a short film—something rarely seen in K-pop.”
During the event, Enhypen shared their thoughts on the production, saying, “There’s not a single scene without meaning, so we hope viewers will pay close attention to the details.” They further added, “Following our Coachella debut, we wanted to deliver a highly polished album as Enhypen. We believe this concept film serves as a strong visual prelude to what’s to come, so please stay tuned.”
With each album, Enhypen continues to push artistic boundaries, expanding their storytelling beyond music to craft a distinctive narrative universe. Desire Concept Cinema offers a cinematic glimpse into this evolving world, heightening anticipation for the band’s next chapter to unfold with Desire: Unleash, available on June 5th via BeLift Lab.
