October 28, 2026 · KPOP-NEW
ENHYPEN’s next release comes with an unusual split in the calendar. The group will release “THE SIN : PARALLEL WORLD” digitally on November 20, the same day as a U.S.-only single CD. Fans buying the wider physical album will need to wait until November 23.
BELIFT LAB confirmed the separate schedules in its October 26 announcement, which describes the project as a spinoff single closing the THE SIN storyline. The distinction is especially relevant to American fans: a product marked “US Only” is not the same as every physical edition being launched internationally on that date.
Two release dates, and why they matter
| Item | Official release time (KST) |
|---|---|
| Digital track | Friday, November 20, 2026 — 2:00 p.m. |
| Single CD (U.S. only) | Friday, November 20, 2026 — 2:00 p.m. |
| General physical album | Monday, November 23, 2026 — 12:00 p.m. |
For U.S. listeners, the digital release corresponds to midnight Eastern Standard Time on November 20 or 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on November 19. These are the same instant expressed in different time zones, not separate American release days.
Pre-orders for the project opened on October 26 at 11 a.m. Korean time. The detailed retailer notices for the regular physical release describe different album editions with photobooks, photocards and other inclusions. Those specifications should not be assumed to apply to the separate U.S.-only single CD without a product-specific listing.
The closing chapter of THE SIN
The new title follows earlier entries in the THE SIN series. BELIFT LAB describes the final instalment as a story about two people who discover that simply being together is a blessing, and recognise their connection even in a parallel world.
It’s familiar territory for ENHYPEN’s wider fictional universe, which often uses supernatural imagery and complicated relationships to explore questions of identity, sacrifice and devotion. The parallel-world idea fits that storytelling tradition, but it is too early to describe the sound, lyrics or music-video plot of an unreleased track as if fans have already heard it.
The agency’s decision to issue a special U.S. single CD alongside the digital track also shows how physical releases are being tailored to different music markets. American listeners have a specific product timed to the digital drop, while the general album arrives three days later. It is a format difference worth noting when fans compare local storefronts, shipping promises and collectible editions.
Official Instagram Reel from the preceding THE SIN era
The official short-form video below is a previous THE SIN : BLISS-era promotional collaboration shared in September, featuring ENHYPEN’s SUNOO and BOYNEXTDOOR’s TAESAN. It is archival footage, not a “PARALLEL WORLD” teaser. No verified Reel for the upcoming single has been used here.
Video: ENHYPEN Official Instagram — September 2026, previous THE SIN chapter.
What fans should check before ordering
Most confusion about this release is likely to come from the words “single CD” and “album.” The November 20 U.S. edition has its own market restriction and launch timing. The November 23 physical album has separate format notices, and regional retailers may list delivery dates that differ from Korea’s release time.
The safest approach is to confirm the exact edition name and release date in the store where the order is being placed. For everyone else, the headline remains simple: ENHYPEN’s THE SIN story closes on November 20 in digital form, with a U.S.-specific physical companion arriving alongside it.
Read more in the ENHYPEN A–Z artist profile, with member profiles, discography and official videos.
Source: BELIFT LAB — Official “THE SIN : PARALLEL WORLD” release notice, October 26, 2026.