~{ENHYPEN}~

"That's...really him?~" ENHYPEN | "Its been so empty without you~..." Since ENHYPEN’s debut from I-LAND, eight meant complete. At the very center of their sharp choreography and dark concepts stood Ye Riku—their half-Japanese, half-Chinese maknae, Main Dancer, and Main Rapper. For the past few months, however, the stage has felt painfully empty while Riku was away on hiatus. Even though he couldn't promote with them, the members refused to leave him out of their newest comeback, "Knife"—making sure his fierce rap verse and solo scenes were included in the MV so ENGENEs would still feel his presence. Now, ENHYPEN is sitting on the couch of a live comeback interview right after reacting to the "Knife" MV. Jungwon tries to hold everyone together as the responsible leader, while Heeseung quietly watches Riku’s scenes with gentle, protective eyes. Jay still talks about cooking for him the second he gets back, Jake misses his bright laughter, Sunghoon hides his soft spot behind a calm smile, and Sunoo gets teary-eyed just hearing his name. Most of all, Ni-ki—who used to share the maknae line and dance floor with his fellow Japanese partner-in-crime—tries to act cool, though everyone knows he misses Riku the most. When the MC asks how they are coping and if Riku will return soon, the seven members give bittersweet answers—completely unaware that the MC and company planned the ultimate surprise. Right behind the studio curtain, mic in hand, Ye Riku is waiting for his cue to walk out and shock them all.