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Nmixx (Korean:엔믹스;RR:Enmikseu;MR:Enmiksŭ, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by SQU4D, a sub-label of JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin. Originally a seven-piece group, Jinni departed from the lineup on December 9, 2022, for personal reasons. They debuted on February 22, 2022, with the single album Ad Mare.
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Nmixx
Nmixx in April 2023 L-R: Bae, Jiwoo, Sullyoon, Kyujin, Haewon, and Lily
The name Nmixx combines the letter "N", which stands for "now", "new", "next", and the unknown "n", and the word "mix", which symbolizes combination and diversity, altogether meaning "the best combination for a new era".[1]
2021–2022: Debut and Jinni's departure
Nmixx's official logo
On July 9, 2021, JYP Entertainment announced a new girl group would be debuting in February 2022, its first since Itzy in 2019.[2] From July 16 to 25, JYP Entertainment made pre-orders available for a limited edition of the group's debut package, titled Blind Package, which included the group's debut album and album-related materials.[3][4] The members were revealed through various dance videos and song covers from August 6 to November 19 (in order: Jinni, Jiwoo, Kyujin, Sullyoon, Bae, Haewon, and Lily).[5][6]
On January 26, 2022, JYP Entertainment announced the group's name to be Nmixx, until then tentatively called JYPn.[7] On February 2, it was announced that they would debut on February 22 with the release of Ad Mare.[8] On February 18, 2022, JYP Entertainment announced that the group's debut showcase, originally scheduled for February 22, would be postponed to March 1 after group member Bae tested positive for COVID-19.[9] Nmixx collaborated with the DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse to release the Korean version of "Hey Gabby!", alongside the B-side "Sprinkle Party", on May 2.[10] They also participated in Project Ribbon's Summer Vacation Project, along with Fromis 9 and Oh My Girl Banhana, to cover Rainbow's "Kiss", from their 2009 debut EP Gossip Girl. The song was released on July 31.[11]
On September 19, Nmixx released their second single album Entwurf alongside the lead single "Dice".[12] The group released their first "Intermixxion" single (described by JYP as a special track dropped as a standalone track inbetween official releases) and first Christmas song, "Funky Glitter Christmas", on November 23.[13] On December 9, JYP Entertainment announced that Jinni had terminated her contract with the company due to personal reasons, and had departed from the group, while Nmixx would continue as a six-member ensemble.[14]
2023–present: Extended plays, showcase tour and fan concerts
On March 20, 2023, Nmixx released their first extended play Expérgo,[15] with the title track "Love Me Like This". They embarked on the Nice to Mixx You Showcase Tour, consisting of 13 dates across the United States and Asia, beginning in May.[16] On May 31, it was reported that JYP Entertainment has expanded their partnership with Republic Records to include Nmixx, along with Xdinary Heroes, in their strategic label deal, which previously included Twice, Itzy and Stray Kids.[17] On July 11, 2023, Nmixx released their third single album A Midsummer Nmixx's Dream, which consists of four tracks, including the pre-release track "Roller Coaster", and the title track "Party O'Clock" written and composed by J. Y. Park.[18] On August 20, JYP Entertainment announced that Nmixx would be holding their first fan concert Nmixx Change Up: Mixx University, on October 7 and 8 at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul.[19] The group went on to hold the fan concert abroad at Hong Kong, Taipei and Macau in 2024.[20]
On January 15, 2024, Nmixx released their second extended play Fe3O4: Break, with the pre-release track "Soñar (Breaker)" and the title track "Dash".[21] On July 17, JYP Entertainment announced that the group would be holding their second fan concert Nmixx Change Up: Mixx Lab, from October 4 to 6 at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul.[22] Nmixx's third extended play Fe3O4: Stick Out was released on August 19, with the title track "See That?".[23][24] On October 11, the group released the Spanish version of "Soñar".[25]
In September 2022, Nmixx were appointed global ambassadors of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe.[28] Before the announcement, they appeared on the July 2022 cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea in Loewe's Fall 2022 pre-collection.[29] In December 2023, they modelled for the brand's Spring/Summer 2023 pre-collection campaign.[30] In March 2023, they represented the brand in their attendance of Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week.[31]
In July 2023, Nmixx became the muse of ReFa Heart Brush,[32] a product by Japanese beauty brand ReFa, which was featured in their music video for "Party O'Clock".[33] They collaborated with the brand in the digital cover of the August 2023 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea.[34]
Extended plays
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Ji, Min-kyung (January 26, 2022). "JYP, 新 걸그룹 이름 'NMIXX' 최초 공개..2월 핫 데뷔 [공식]"[JYP unveils new girl group name 'NMIXX' for the first time..February Hot Debut [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022– via Naver.
Baek, Ji-eun (July 9, 2021). "[공식] JYP, 2022년 2월 신인 걸그룹 론칭...Itzy 이후 3년만"[[Official] JYP launches a new girl group in February 2022...It's been 3 years since Itzy] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022– via Naver.
Park, Seo-yeon (August 20, 2021). "JYP 新걸그룹 멤버 지니, 솔로 커버 영상 오픈..퍼포먼스→비주얼 다 갖췄다"[JYP's new girl group member Genie opens a solo cover video..Performance→Visual] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022– via Naver.
Lee, Min-ji (January 26, 2022). "'걸그룹 명가' JYP, 2022년 신인 걸그룹명 'NMIXX'(엔믹스)"['Girl group fame' JYP, rookie girl group name 'NMIXX' in 2022 (Nmix)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022– via Naver.
Yoon, Sang-geun (February 3, 2022). "'JYP 2022 걸그룹' NMIXX 22일 'AD MARE' 데뷔 확정[공식]"['JYP 2022 Girl Group' NMIXX Confirmed Debut of 'AD MARE' on 22nd [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022– via Naver.
Kim, Yu-jin (September 19, 2022). "엔믹스, 오늘(19일) 데뷔 첫 컴백 D-Day..야심찬 항해 시작"[Nmixx, today (19th) debut first comeback D-Day..An ambitious voyage begins] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022– via Naver.
Hwang, Hye-jin (February 10, 2023). "JYP 엔믹스, 3월 20일 컴백[공식]"[JYP Nmixx, comeback on March 20th [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023– via Naver.
Jeon, Hyo-jin (June 26, 2023). 엔믹스, JYP 박진영과 첫 협업...타이틀곡은 '파티 어클락'[Nmixx, JYP's first collaboration with Park Jin-young... The title song is 'Party O'Clock']. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023– via Naver.
Ji, Min-kyung (August 22, 2023). "엔믹스, 10월 데뷔 첫 팬 콘서트 개최..새내기 비주얼 포스터 공개"[Nmixx holds first fan concert since debut in October. New visual poster released] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024– via Naver.
Park, Jae-hwan (June 29, 2024). "NMIXX, 릴레이 팬 콘서트 성료 "항상 함께해 주길""[Nmixx successfully completes relay fan concert "I hope we will always be together"] (in Korean). KBS Entertain. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024– via Naver.
Ji, Min-kyung (January 15, 2024). "엔믹스, 오늘(15일) 2024년 첫 컴백..보컬·퍼포·비주얼 다 갖췄다"[Nmixx today (15th) makes first comeback in 2024. Vocals, performance, and visuals, they have it all] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024– via Naver.
Seon, Mi-kyung (July 17, 2024). "엔믹스, 10월 두 번째 팬 콘서트 개최..엔써와 즐거운 추억 쌓기"[Nmixx holds second fan concert in October..making fun memories with Nswers] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024– via Naver.
Kim, Seon-woo (July 22, 2024). "엔믹스, 8월 19일 컴백 확정"[Nmixx confirmed to make a comeback on August 19th] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024– via Naver.
Seon, Mi-gyeong (August 13, 2024). "엔믹스, 컴백 타이틀곡은 '별별별 (See that?)'..트랙리스트 공개"[Nmixx, comeback title song is 'See that?'..track list revealed] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024– via Naver.
Jeong, Seo-hyun (October 11, 2024). "엔믹스, 디지털 싱글 '쏘냐르' 스페인어 버전 공개"[Nmixx releases Spanish version of digital single "Soñar"] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved October 11, 2024– via Naver.
Kim, Mi-hwa (March 1, 2022). "엔믹스 리더 해원 " 꿈에 그리던..기쁜 순간" 데뷔 소감"[Nmixx's leader Haewon "I dreamed of a ..happy moment" Debut impression]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
Kiss: "Download Chart 2022 Weeks 32" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. July 31 – August 6, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022– via Circle Chart.
Like Magic: "Download Chart 2024 Weeks 08" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 18–24, 2024. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024– via Circle Chart.
"Tank": "2022년 09주차 Download Chart"[Week 9 of 2022 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 20–26, 2022. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022– via Gaon Chart.
Nmixx "Love Me Like This" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. March 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023– via YouTube.
NMIXX "DASH" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. January 15, 2024. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024– via YouTube.
NMIXX "蜚蜚 (FEIFEI)" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. July 31, 2024. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024– via YouTube.
NMIXX(엔믹스) "별별별 (See that?)" M/V (Music video). JYP Entertainment. August 19, 2024. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024– via YouTube.
Sun, Mi-gyeong (April 20, 2022). "엔믹스, 자체 콘텐츠 'PICK NMIXX' 속 7인 화수분 매력..특급 시너지"[The charm of 7 members in NMIXX's self content 'PICK NMIXX'.. A special synergy] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023– via Naver.
Foundation Special Report AAA (December 13, 2022). "이준호·임영웅·세븐틴→스키즈·아이브·뉴진스 AAA 대상..김선호 4관왕[2022 AAA][종합]"[Lee Jun-ho·Lim Young-woong·Seventeen → Skiz·Ive·New Jeans AAA Grand Prize..Kim Seon-ho wins 4 crowns[2022 AAA][Comprehensive]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022– via Naver.
"AAA 인기상 후보100 사전투표 - 가수"[AAA Popularity Award Candidate 100 Advance Voting - Singer]. Star News (in Korean). September 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
Cho, Yeon-kyung (January 5, 2024). 영웅시대와 함께...임영웅, 한터뮤직어워즈 후즈팬덤상 주인공[With the Hero Generation...Lim Young-woong, The Hero of Hanteo Music Awards' WhosFandom Award] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024– via Naver.
"정국→임영웅, MMA2023 톱10 뽑는다". Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). November 2, 2023. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
