"He looks so fine"- Fans go gaga as ENHYPEN's Ni-ki debuts oreo hair and eyebrow slit at 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon red carpet

On December 25, 2025, ENHYPEN attended the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon at Incheon’s Inspire Arena. As the group posed for fans and media on the red carpet, fans quickly noticed a major change in Ni-ki’s look, which soon became a talking point on social media.

The youngest ENHYPEN member stepped out with black hair highlighted by silver-white streaks at the front and crown, giving the style an “oreo” effect. His hair was cut in an undercut style, with the sides and back buzzed short and longer hair left on top. It was styled in a slightly messy, spiky finish, with the fringe falling to one side of his forehead.

The transformation drew particular interest as Ni-ki had last been seen with long blonde hair during his Weverse live broadcast on December 14. The dramatic change came as an unexpected update for fans, who had been asking for return of Ni-ki’s infamous "oreo hairstyle" prompting immediate reactions across social media platforms.

Adding to the buzz, Ni-ki also appeared with a slit eyebrow, which further highlighted his new appearance and became part of the online conversation surrounding his red carpet look. Ni-ki's new hairstyle and styling details quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon red carpet, drawing widespread attention from fans.

The phrase 니키 머리, which translated to Ni-ki’s hair, quickly gained traction online and climbed to the number 10 spot on X’s trending list in South Korea. Fans shared posts expressing excitement and admiration, with many commenting on how striking the transformation was. One fan reaction read,

“He looks so fine wtf.”

Fans continued to gush over Ni-ki’s new hairstyle, with many describing the look as "sexy" and calling him the "coolest maknae".

Fans went on to praise the hairstyle, saying it is likely to inspire many others to try a similar look and hailing Ni-ki as a trendsetter.

---

ENHYPEN announce January 2026 comeback with seventh mini-album The Sin: Vanish, launch new vampire-era storyline

ENHYPEN are preparing for their next comeback in early 2026 with the release of their seventh mini-album, The Sin: Vanish, scheduled for January 16. The announcement comes shortly after the group won the Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2025 MAMA Awards held in Hong Kong.

On December 19, ENHYPEN unveils a teaser trailer for the upcoming album, offering fans an early look into its dark and eerie concept. The 50-second video features members Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki fleeing from an unseen threat, intercut with contrasting scenes of the group sharing meals and laughter. Looming over these moments is a visual of a bat-filled sky, reinforced by the teaser’s caption, "Vampire is coming".

According to official details, The Sin: Vanish will be ENHYPEN’s most explicit dive yet into vampire mythology, a theme that has been central to their ongoing narrative universe. The album follows their June 2025 release, DESIRE: UNLEASH, and is described as a concept album built around a forbidden love story.

Set in a world where humans and vampires coexist, the storyline of the album focuses on two lovers who commit an absolute taboo. They are forced into exile to protect their bond, with themes of desire, sacrifice, and forbidden choices at its core.

The concept of the album is structured as a fictional investigative broadcast, revisiting an unresolved case within vampire society from a third-party perspective. To deepen immersion, the project incorporates narration and skits alongside the music, creating the feeling of tuning into an actual investigative program.

Belift Lab has described The Sin: Vanish as the beginning of a new chapter in ENHYPEN’s dark fantasy arc and the launch of a new series titled The Sin. It signals a fresh narrative phase within the group’s fictional universe.

To build anticipation, ENHYPEN also launched a fictional digital news platform called Vampire Now, featuring articles centered on vampire life and culture. An accompanying Instagram account drew over 47,000 followers within a single day, highlighting strong fan engagement.

The album’s physical editions will further expand the concept, including themed flyers, stickers, and ad cards tied to the same universe. With its immersive storytelling approach and darker tone, The Sin: Vanish is set to usher ENHYPEN into a more intense and narrative-driven era. It has heighten excitement among fans worldwide ahead of its January release.

Edited by Adrija Chakraborty