NMIXX: “Strange Muse,” from Inspiration to Duos

Released on October 19, 2026, NMIXX’s “Strange Muse” brings together six tracks centered on mutual inspiration. Their sixth mini-album is the group’s first to feature songwriting and composition credits for its members. It also introduces their first subunit songs, performed by three duos.

In an interview provided by JYP Entertainment and published by The Korea Times, NMIXX explain that “Strange Muse” tells the story of how people become muses for one another in MIXXTOPIA.

The members also discuss their involvement in creating the record. Bae says she contributed lyrics to “RudE TaLK” and “Hot ’n Unbothered.” For the latter, she explains that she worked with Sullyoon, exchanging ideas to develop the lyrics. In the same interview, Kyujin says she contributed to both the lyrics and composition on the album.

Lily and Haewon perform “Sing to the Moon,” Sullyoon and Bae team up on “Hot ’n Unbothered,” and Jiwoo and Kyujin form the duo behind “WHIP.” These subunit songs account for half of the six tracks on “Strange Muse.”

The lead single, “Birthday Wish,” blends future house, moombahton and afro-house influences. It also marks a first for Lily: in the interview shared by the agency, the singer says she had never rapped on a title track before.

As they promote the release, NMIXX share their hope in the same interview that “Birthday Wish” will reach more listeners.