Nmixx (Korean: 엔믹스; RR: Enmikseu; MR: Enmiksŭ; formerly known tentatively as JYPn) 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.
Nmixx | |
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 Nmixx in April 2023 L-R: Bae, Jiwoo, Sullyoon, Kyujin, Haewon, and Lily | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | |
| Members |
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| Past members | Jinni |
| Website | nmixx |
Name
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]
Career
2021–2022: Debut and Jinni's departure
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 departed from the group and terminated her contract due to personal circumstances and that Nmixx would continue as a six-member group.[14]
2023–present: Extended plays and showcase tour
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", written and composed by J. Y. Park, and the title track "Party O'Clock".[18] On January 15, 2024, Nmixx released their second extended play Fe3O4: Break, with the pre-release track "Soñar (Breaker)" and the title track "Dash".[19]
Members
Current
- Lily (릴리) – vocalist[20]
- Haewon (해원) – leader, vocalist[20][21]
- Sullyoon (설윤) – vocalist, dancer[20]
- Bae (배이) – vocalist, dancer[20]
- Jiwoo (지우) – rapper, vocalist, dancer[20]
- Kyujin (규진) – rapper, vocalist, dancer[20]
Former
Endorsements
In September 2022, Nmixx were appointed global ambassadors of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe.[22] Before the announcement, they appeared on the July 2022 cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea in Loewe's Fall 2022 pre-collection.[23] In December 2023, they modelled for the brand's Spring/Summer 2023 pre-collection campaign.[24] In March 2023, they represented the brand in their attendance of Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week.[25]
In July 2023, Nmixx became the muse of ReFa Heart Brush,[26] a product by Japanese beauty brand ReFa, which was featured in their music video for "Party O'Clock".[27] They collaborated with the brand in the digital cover of the August 2023 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea.[28]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [29] | JPN [30] | US [31] | US World [32] | ||||
| Expérgo |
| 2 | 8 | 122 | 5 | ||
| Fe3O4: Break |
| 1 | 17 | 171 | 2 |
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Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [38] | JPN Hot [39] | ||||
| Ad Mare |
| 1 | — |
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| Entwurf |
| 1 | 53 |
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| A Midsummer Nmixx's Dream |
| 3 | — |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | |||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [42] | KOR Billb. [A][43] | JPN Hot [44] | MLY [45] | MLY Songs [46] | SGP [47] | SGP Songs [48] | VIE [49] | WW [50] | |||
| "O.O" | 2022 | 81 | 63 | 42 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 38 | 138 | Ad Mare |
| "Dice" | 49 | 16 | 56 | — | — | 20 | 23 | 74 | 155 | Entwurf | |
| "Funky Glitter Christmas" | —[B] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Young, Dumb, Stupid" | 2023 | 50 | — | — | — | — | —[C] | — | — | — | Expérgo |
| "Love Me Like This" | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | ||
| "Roller Coaster" | 100 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | A Midsummer Nmixx's Dream | |
| "Party O'Clock" | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Soñar (Breaker)" | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fe3O4: Break | |
| "Dash" | 2024 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | —[D] | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | |||||||||||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [54] | |||
| "Kiss" (Rainbow cover) | 2022 | 55 | Non-album singles |
| "Like Magic" (with J.Y. Park, Stray Kids and Itzy) | 2024 | 63 |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Hey Gabby!" (안녕 개비!) | 2022 | Gabby's Dollhouse OST x Nmixx |
| "Sprinkle Party" (스프링클 파티) |
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [55] | |||
| "Tank" (占) | 2022 | 121 | Ad Mare |
| "Cool (Your Rainbow)" | 39 | Entwurf | |
| "Paxxword" | 2023 | 61 | Expérgo |
| "Just Did It" | 65 | ||
| "My Gosh" | 66 | ||
| "Home" | 72 | ||
| "Run For Roses" | 2024 | 39 | Fe3O4: Break |
| "Boom" | 62 | ||
| "Passionfruit" | 59 | ||
| "XOXO" | 65 | ||
| "Break The Wall" | 58 | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | |||
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "O.O" | 2022 | Digipedi | [56] |
| "Dice" | Highqualityfish | [57] | |
| "Funky Glitter Christmas" | Woonghui (wwhh) | [58] | |
| "Young, Dumb, Stupid" | 2023 | Hong Jae-hwan, Lee Hye-su (Swisher) | [59] |
| "Love Me Like This" | Beomjin pka Paranoid Paradigm | [60][61] | |
| "Roller Coaster" | SOZE YOON (Studio Gaze) | [62] | |
| "Party O'Clock" | Kwon Yong-soo (Studio Saccharin) | [63] | |
| "Soñar (Breaker)" | SUI (A Years Production) | [64] | |
| "Dash" | 2024 | Lee Jun-yeop (Keep Us Weird) | [65] |
| "Like Magic" (with J.Y. Park, Stray Kids and Itzy) | Jan'Qui | [66][67] |
Filmography
Web shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Mixxtream | Behind the scenes of the members' activities | [68] |
| Pick Nmixx | Weekly variety shows | [69][70] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | Best Emotive Award – Music | Nmixx | Won | [71] |
| New Wave Award – Music | Won | ||||
| DCM Popularity Award – Female Singer | Nominated | [72] | |||
| Idolplus Popularity Award – Music | Nominated | [73] | |||
| 2023 | Popularity Award – Singer (Female) | Nominated | [74] | ||
| Best Icon Award – Music | Won | [75] | |||
| Best Choice Award – Music | Won | ||||
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2023 | Album of the Year – 1st Quarter | Ad Mare | Nominated | [76] |
| New Artist of the Year – Digital | "O.O" | Nominated | [77] | ||
| New Artist of the Year – Physical | Entwurf | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year – February | "O.O" | Nominated | [78] | ||
| The Fact Music Awards | 2023 | Artist of the Year (Bonsang) | Nmixx | Won | [79] |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2024 | Global Outstanding Artist | Won | [80] | |
| Genie Music Awards | 2022 | Best Female Rookie Award | Nominated | [81] | |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2023 | Rookie Artist of the Year | Nominated | [82] | |
| MAMA Awards | 2022 | Favorite New Artist | Won | [83] | |
| Artist of the Year | Longlisted | [84] | |||
| Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Nominated | ||||
| Melon Music Awards | 2022 | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [85] | |
| 2023 | Top 10 Artist Award | Nominated | [86] |
Notes
References
External links
