NMIXX ON THEIR NEW EP AND COLLABORATION WITH INDIAN ARTISTS

NMIXX discusses their new EP, how it reflects the road they've walked since debut, their collaboration with Indian dancer Paramdeep Singh, their desire to work with Indian artists like Jonita Gandhi, and more.

- DEBASHREE DUTTA

When NMIXX emerged in February 2022, it wasn’t just about the debut of a girl group. It marked the arrival of a genre christened Mixx Pop, a fusion of clashing genres that blend together to create a cohesive and distinct sound. Their inaugural offering, “O.O”—a mix of trap’s raw energy, baile funk rhythms, the youthful sensibilities of teen pop, and the intense passion of pop rock—is evidence of how they imprinted their unique artistic identity upon the industry’s ever-evolving landscape.

The six-piece ensemble—Haewon, Lily, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin—has been expanding on that identity ever since, harnessing visuals and an exceptional stage presence to make their music more pronounced and compelling. Now, culminating their Fe3O4 series with the release of their fourth EP, Fe3O4: Forward, the members reflect on the transformative journey that defines their trajectory as a group, underscoring the profound significance of this final installment.

But before segueing into more details, let me briefly explain Fe3O4. The series, via its narrative arc, follows NMIXX’s journey to the utopian realm of Mixxtopia, with Fe3O4: Forward as “the final chapter” in which the members “gain realizations” within the tangible world, dubbed the Field, and ultimately orchestrate the restoration of their ship, the MMU, for a voyage alongside their devoted fanbase, NSWER.