STRANGE MUSE EP (2026) — NMIXX TRACKLIST, UNIT SONGS & RELEASE DATE

NMIXX are back with a brand-new mini-album. The JYP Entertainment girl group released their sixth EP, Strange Muse, on October 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, according to reports — five months after their fifth EP, "Heavy Serenade," arrived in May 2026.

According to reports, the comeback marks the group's first release since NMIXX picked up their first-ever daesang, taking home the Sound of the Year award for "Blue Valentine" at the 2026 The Fact Music Awards on September 19. The title track "긴 소원 (Birthday Wish)" arrived with an official music video that trended in Japan and pulled in roughly 3.9 million views in about ten hours.

Strange Muse EP Facts

EP: Strange Muse
Artist: NMIXX
Label: JYP Entertainment
Release Date: October 19, 2026 (6 p.m. KST)
Tracks: 6
Title Track: 긴 소원 (Birthday Wish)

Full Tracklist

1. "긴 소원 (Birthday Wish)" — title track; pop blending moombahton, afro and future house
2. "Kerosene"
3. "RudE TaLK"
4. "Sing to the Moon" (Lily and Haewon)
5. "Hot 'n Unbothered" (Sullyoon and Bae)
6. "휙 (WHIP)" (Jiwoo and Kyujin)

First-Ever Unit Songs

NMIXX are trying something new on Strange Muse: the EP features the group's first unit songs since their debut. "Sing to the Moon" pairs Lily with Haewon, "Hot 'n Unbothered" pairs Sullyoon with Bae, and "휙 (WHIP)" pairs Jiwoo with Kyujin.

According to reports, all six members are credited as lyricists on their respective unit tracks. Kyujin also co-composed "WHIP," while Bae contributed lyrics to "RudE TaLK."

Watch the Official Music Video

FAQ

When was the Strange Muse EP released?
NMIXX released Strange Muse on October 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST through JYP Entertainment.

How many tracks are on the EP?
The EP packs six tracks, led by the title song "긴 소원 (Birthday Wish)."

What are the unit songs on Strange Muse?
"Sing to the Moon" (Lily and Haewon), "Hot 'n Unbothered" (Sullyoon and Bae) and "휙 (WHIP)" (Jiwoo and Kyujin) — the group's first unit songs since debut.

When is NMIXX's encore concert?
The encore concerts for the group's first world tour, "EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER," run November 27–29, 2026 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon.

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