{
  "id": 15537931,
  "title": "NMIXX explores unusual muses, makes wishes with 'Strange Muse'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/nmixx-explores-unusual-muses-makes-wishes-with-strange-muse-15537931",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261019/nmixx-explores-unusual-muses-makes-wishes-with-strange-muse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NMIXX, the renowned K-pop group, has released their sixth mini-album, Strange Muse, on Monday. This innovative project ventures into uncharted creative territories for the sextet. The album's standout track, the title track \"Birthday Wish,\" showcases a genre-blending sound, combining future house with moombahton. This distinctive style merges slowed-down house synths infused with reggaeton's rhythmic bounce, set against Afro-house influences. The track transitions from high-energy dance beats to a serene piano and vocal interlude before reaching a crescendo in a narrated bridge. In a statement from JYP Entertainment, the group members expressed how this album marks a significant milestone in their careers, as members Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Ji-woo, and Kyujin take on songwriting and composition tasks for the first time. The album also explores the concept of unique sub-units within the group, with pairings like Lily and Haewon on \"Sing to the Moon,\" Sullyoon and Bae on \"Hot 'n Unbothered,\" and Ji-woo with Kyujin on \"WHIP,\" each highlighting the distinct dynamics of the members.",
  "summary": "K-pop powerhouse NMIXX is back on Monday with Strange Muse, a sixth mini-album that pushes the boundary-pushing sextet into bold new creative territory. Anchored by a genre-defying title track, the release marks a career milestone for the group as the members step into songwriting and composition roles for the first time. Alongside group tracks like \"Birthday Wish,\" \"Kerosene,\" and \"RudE TaLK,\"…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "NMIXX explores unusual muses, makes wishes with 'Strange Muse'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/nmixx-explores-unusual-muses-makes-wishes-with-strange-muse",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:42:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}