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[Music] Okay. I listened very well, and what keeps coming to mind is that we absolutely must do the mix. Ah, the songs are so good. Even if they just stick to the mold, they're good, but the thought that arises so often, wondering if they really need to break that wall, is because the songs are so good. [Music] Lily, Haewon, Sullyun, Bae, Jiwoo, Kyujin. It was a group composed of six members. For the record, I didn't know. But I think many people who don't know will feel the same. It's not just me, right? I'm not the only old-fashioned one. I've heard a lot about NMIXX. What have I heard a lot about? A new paradigm. I've heard a lot about songs composed of multiple pages within a single song, calling them NMIXX. Mixpop. I've heard a lot about that, but this is the first time I'm properly getting to know them. I've heard a lot about Sullyun. NMIXX, Mixpop, Sullyun. I think I've heard those a lot. But I think I'll be learning about the rest for the first time today. NMIXX is from JYP in 2022. And as you know, I'm a former Wonder Girls fan. They're from the same agency, JYP. Two, three, hello. We are NMIXX. Something like that. Two, three, hello. We are NMIXX. Hello. We are NMIXX. Ah, they don't do that these days? Ah, this is an old style. Two, three. Hello. We are NMIXX. They don't do simple greetings like this anymore. Okay. Such a simple greeting. Let's get to know the members. Lily, born in 2002, main vocalist. And she also takes on the dancer role. Their nationality isn't just Korean. Oh, but it's a bit unusual. Ah, because they have dual nationality, she takes on the role of the "madonie" (likely a typo for a specific role or characteristic), and among the Koreans, the leader is the second eldest, and these two also share the main vocalist and dancer roles. Sullyun, vocalist and dancer. Bae, vocalist and dancer. Jiwoo, vocalist, dancer, and rapper, the youngest. Kyujin, vocalist, dancer, and rapper. Here, everyone does vocals and dancing. So, it's a six-vocalist, one-rapper system. The group name NMIXX is a combination of N, meaning Now, New, Next, Mystery, and Mix, symbolizing diversity, meaning the best combination to lead a new era. I think many people didn't know this either. So they also do Mixpop. A feeling of combining various things. Even in the chat, there's an evaluation of "all vocals are good, all vocals are good." Is the rap good too? In this song, do all six members rap? Ah, I rap. Who is rapping here? This rap here. It's good here. It's like, "I rap, so I'll rap." "I'm really going to rap." It's not high-quality, it's not rap, it's just this feeling. This tone. It's simple. The tone of real rap is resurrection. Lightly. Oh, but Kid Milli's vibe is strong. It was a song that made me think of Milli quite a bit. When you read all of the NMIXX's descriptions, you realize, ah, because it needs to feel natural, and while reading this explanation, I felt like skipping a lot, but they explained their appearance. [Applause] Ah, but it's better to feel it myself than to see it through NMIXX's profile, so I think it would be better to just get a brief overview and then listen to the music right away. So, let's listen to the music and feel it. This is how you all met NMIXX for the first time, right? [Music] Young and Nam-mi-ro, I see. Good. Good. [Music] Oh. Ah, this was their debut. It was very intense. It's chaotic but fun. It's clearly divided into page 1, page 2, and page 3. And the lyrics are also somewhat similar. They break down a certain door and go out, saying, "You were in this mold, aren't you tired of reality-like dreams?" And then they don't go that way, but break down the door. "We won't do that, but you've only seen this far, only page 1." Then suddenly a new space, "Make, make, makes," and then suddenly they do something different on their own. "The real start, the real start is from now," showing our true pop. This "i-eung i-eung i-i" when listening to this song for the first time, it might represent our expressions. "You'll be surprised, right? No one has done this before." What is this? It has a title that seems to predict our reaction in advance. So, seven months later, they released their second single. [Music] [Music] Okay. "Want NMIXX?" I think people might have started to feel it from here. Here, they break the mold of thinking you have, and say, "We'll just do what we want to do. That's NMIXX." And then they unfold the true world of NMIXX. The song title itself is Dice, so it feels like being sucked into a strange world while rolling dice, and then getting a six. Like Jumanji, we'll do this with music. They seem to have expressed that with dice. Even when listening to the lyrics, there's an expression of what they want to do, and while looking at this, I'm slowly getting drawn in, and my attention shifts to the members' faces. Ah, I wasn't focused on their faces here. I just thought, "It's a new girl group," and focused on the performance and the vibe. But from the debut, I started to see each member individually. Of course, Sullyun is very pretty, but another member also caught my eye. This person, there's something attractive about them. What's this person's name? Haewon. Ah, she's the leader. Ah, this person is also popular. But when I watch these K-pop idol shows, the "main pick" is always obvious. I have a knack for picking my main pick. And what about the B-side tracks? Let's check out the B-side tracks. [Music] So good. They're doing other things too. This song is so good. But NMIXX has to do that. Ah, people who really liked this will naturally think, "Do they really have to do that?" Even though this is so good, they might feel about 10% to 7% regret, thinking, "When will page 2 come out?" It has a charm that coexists with the feeling of "When will page 2 come out?" and "This is also good." Ah, but the highlight part, this part of the music video is amazing. They captured this really well. It feels heavenly. I thought I was an angel here. This part is really good. The beat drops here. Who is this part? Who is the vocalist for this part? Ah, Lily. This person stands out. Both the rap and vocals stick in my ears. Her tone is good. [Music] Okay. I listened very well, and what keeps coming to mind is that we absolutely must do the mix. Ah, the songs are so good. Even if they just stick to the mold, they're good, but the thought that arises so often, wondering if they really need to break that wall, is because the songs are so good. They do the standard stuff so well. No, no, this and this are so good. Ah, ah, NMIXX has to make it work. Anyway, listening to these two songs, I get the thought, "It's not that they can't do it, but they're doing it because they want to." Especially Lily gives off that feeling. She knows how to use her vocal cords. I can see the vocal cord muscles. They're firm. The feeling when it hits is different. An aura. Lily also draws attention. Listening to the music, Lily's vocal cords. I can feel the muscles in Lily's vocal cords. Lily Sunggeun is very good. Pi. Finally, it's here. This is where the real progress can be seen. People like me, who are a bit old-fashioned, see singles and interludes and think, "When will the album come out? When will the full album come out?" with a frown. But with Pi, it's still... Pi. Okay. With Pi, it's [Music] It's refreshing. Before we go to zero, you come in. Before you add more, you come in. Zero. But as I keep watching, I fall for Lily. Lily is a treasure. She gives the feeling of opening a door to a new world with just her vocals. When she sings like this, "We're going to a new world." She's the one who opens the door. Lily Sunggeun. But I guess I've been drawn in too. I thought it would just be one page, and when the door opens, new butterflies come and take people to a bubble, and I thought page 2 would come out, but then the members came out and went on as is, and I was disappointed. Before, I thought, "Just give us one song," but now that it's not there, I feel a bit sad. "Don't go elsewhere." "Come in before it's too late." "Come in before it's too late." I thought you were going elsewhere. Join quickly. I'll take you. In the next song, we're leaving. She didn't leave. Ah, I've heard this. See? It's a hidden track again. Before opening the door, this person appears. Il Sunggeun. [Music] Oh, wow, this is good. But NMIXX makes songs so well that I don't crave songs with pages 2 and 3. It's like they're forcing it. They're so good at so many things that I want them to stop doing that. There's a saying that people with a lot of talent are unhappy. They're so good at continuing with a Korean feel. Ah, don't just cram everything into one song, release them separately. They make these one-song albums so well. For example, Cool and Run Me Like This. They made that so well too. The choreography in this song has such beautiful lines. It looks like belly dancing. The waistline is so beautiful, and the dance lines are pretty. And they seem to suit a hip-hop vibe well. But to do pure hip-hop, Lily Sunggeun, Lily Hwang, is too good. Her vocal power. So, as I've been looking into this group, I've realized they're good at so many things. How can they combine all of this to do what people want? That seems difficult because they're good at so many things. Let's look at the next B-side track. They emphasize the waistline a lot. Wow, so pretty. [Music] Okay. I've watched it. It's fun to find your main pick in content like this. New pick. Since I play a lot of games, I enjoy finding my members, but it's very confusing. I'm currently debating between two people. Ah, you know. Lily Hwang and Sullyun Hwang. These two are very charming. The feeling of the atmosphere changing every time they appear is so good. And there's a person who raps very boldly. System, look at me, system, system. This person is also charming. Kyujin, the youngest. And when I first saw this person, I thought they were charming. They seem cold but also a bit airheaded. This person also stands out, but these two are particularly noticeable. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Wow, the musicality of this song is legendary. I just went to a playground. The music perfectly embodies the cheerful heartbeat of a roller coaster, which is very fun. When I listen to music, my highest praise is "It's fun." It's fun to listen to. The lyrics are fun. This beat provides the fun. It has a sense of anticipation, like waiting in line. The feeling of eating a red candy and walking around with a lollipop. Here, they've chosen the ride. They've started. They're on it. Now, buckle up. They implement all of this downwards. Departure. This is the highlight part. When you reach the highest point, it goes "whirr" with a mechanical sound and slowly moves. They've implemented it up to that point. [Music] I can feel the wind, and this is the feeling. It expresses the excitement, and it's a song with very high musicality. Ringling. Okay. I've listened well. Paris Clock. Personally, I didn't like this as much as the previous songs. The reason is, "Paris Tonight." "Oh, Paris Tonight." When you get into the lyrics, it becomes cliché. [Music] Paris Tonight. It feels like they're trying to sell it with this. It's too common. Jingling Jingling. In this song, only the "Jingling Jingling" part was good. And I thought all the songs would be difficult, but the beat and composition are difficult, and when you look inside, it's just a feeling. This album, the second album, appears. [Music] What? Three things collided. [Music] Outer shell, sonya? NMIXX's music is still alive. Is it because we haven't adapted yet? Or is it because Cool and Roller Coaster were so good? My feeling is that it doesn't evoke the same emotion. [Music] This part is a bit delicious. Suddenly, "Max," and it comes back, it's delicious, and then the three things suddenly clash with a "zzzzzt." Suddenly, wearing pretty clothes. [Music] [Applause] [Music] It was a song that gave a very unique feeling. It felt like I went to another dimension. Whales appear, and they're pursuing a strange emotion. In Pi, they are always challenging themselves. [Music] Does this Pi, along with the music video, feel like it's connected? Is there a sense of connection? It seems so, and maybe that's why I can't immerse myself as well. Even if there isn't a deep worldview, it seems like something is embedded. It seems to be somewhat connected. These whales keep appearing, and "Max is Change Up," these things look like a worldview. Max is Change Up is still keeping the music alive. The Pi part. [Music] [Music] Okay. My feeling is that it just feels like they're wandering around, tied together by these whales. They're doing everything they want to do. And in the title track, they fly off into the sky, and Sonya-re is like going to a folk music place, and here it's like a Western wild west. But among Sonya-re, Dash, Rumplestiltskin, this was the most fun. I want to call this map a map, but the sound of this map is the best. I could feel the space, and it was fun to explore the map. Ah, I think I've heard this before. First page. These days, all sorts of things, all sorts of given things, I don't like them. [Music] I don't like this because it feels like music from my generation. I've heard it before because it's music I heard when I was young. [Music] This kind of song leaves a lingering feeling, like a sunset. There's a comment in the chat: "When is it coming out?" "When is NMIXX Change Up coming out?" But if you say "NMIXX Change Up" here, even NMIXX's true fans will complain. You need to have something like this. If you put it in there, they'll complain. There's a limit. This is probably the last song of Pi. Love is Gone, and it has a farewell atmosphere. If you suddenly put Max Change Up here, the next track should come out. It should end like this. Goodbye, good work. See you next time. Look at this photo. March 17, 2025. It was recently. This can be considered the latest NMIXX song. [Music] Provi-han-e. This. [Music] Where? What? It was a rocket. I thought it was the sea. [Music] I thought it was a submarine. Among the title tracks, I think this is the best. The sound is my style. So good. [Music] Ah, but they're all good, so it's also dangerous, and it's a group that makes you think their potential is endless. Depending on what kind of song they get, it could be completely bad or completely good. They can do anything, so that's both a risk and a potential. As I listen, I think they'll be very picky about songs. But the beat, what kind of feeling they'll get is very important. [Music] Ah, damn. [Music] Oh, good. Is this a B-side track? NMIXX's specialty. B-side tracks are good. And I understood why hip-hop suits them. How many comments must fans have? "Do this, do that." So, the theme of hip-hop, "I'll do what I want," but as an idol, they can do it well. They can do it in the best way. "I'll do my own thing. I have my dreams. Don't say anything to me." So, they have a lot to talk about and move forward with. This is also a strength of the group. And hip-hop suits them. And I can't help but keep talking about it. No, Lily, you're amazing. I've fallen for Lily today. Lily Hwang. [Applause] [Music] NMIXX has been very considerate of those who only listen. Their sound quality is very high, but this piano, swaying on the sea. [Music] This current, expressed through piano, has very high musicality. It's very fun. [Music] [Music] Wow, Lily is really good. It reminds me of when Zico came out as an idol and was doing rap like a vocal. She's like the only one who's a "won-ha-duh" (likely a term for someone exceptionally talented). So good. I'm hooked. I'm going to go with Lily. I think I've properly gotten to know NMIXX today, and among the idol groups I've seen, they are the most fun to listen to. Usually, idols have a formula: performance, outfits, visuals, music, and K-pop. So, when listening to just the music, I usually think, "As expected, K-pop is music to watch and listen to." But they are almost the only ones where just listening to the music is satisfying. My ears are happy. My ears are having fun. So, one day, NMIXX might suddenly abandon performance and outfits and say, "Our dream was to make a truly musical masterpiece," and drop just a music album and make a masterpiece, and it's possible that could happen. I was surprised by their high musicality. This group has a treasure, Lily. Originally, I only knew Sullyun. But today, I've been introduced to them, and I was surprised by this person. Lily Sunggeun, Lily Hwang, a won-ha-duh. However, NMIXX has a downside. I don't know if the word "downside" is appropriate, but they are too hexagonal. So, the fans might lack the power to gather around one point. "Do this, do that." This stress must be immense. So, if all members have a point where they can shine, they have the potential to be the top idol group. That's how I feel. An idol with a low floor and a high ceiling. Their future activities are highly anticipated. Today, I learned they are an idol group that is in crisis because they are too good at everything. Rappers sing well, and vocalists rap well. The producers need to do a good job. So, my favorites were Cool and Run Me Like This, and Roller Coaster was the most fun. Overall, it was a strange experience. I'm an introvert who doesn't go to amusement parks and only lives at home, but it gave me the feeling of going to an amusement park while eating candy and lollipops. It was a very peculiar feeling. Jang Seok, Roller Coaster. They will try to satisfy both what they are good at and what the public likes, and I will look forward to their future activities. It's fun. They do whatever they want. And Lily Hwang, I'm going to be a fan today. I'm going to get to know them today. [Music] Flowers, flowers today. Come back.