NMIXX has officially cemented its status as one of the most critically acclaimed K-pop girl groups of 2025.
The group secured both No.1 and No.7 spots on NME’s “The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025,” a prestigious list released by the UK-based music magazine.
Two Songs, One Group — A Rare Global Achievement
According to NME’s official website,
- “SPINNIN’ ON IT” from NMIXX’s first full-length album Blue Valentine claimed No.1,
- while “High Horse” from their 4th mini album Fe3O4: FORWARD ranked No.7.
Notably, “SPINNIN’ ON IT” had already entered NME’s broader “The 50 Best Songs of 2025” list at No.43, making NMIXX the top-ranked K-pop act overall in 2025 by NME standards.
NME’s Critical Acclaim: “Only NMIXX Could Do This”
NME praised NMIXX with unusually strong language:
“NMIXX, who delivered some of the year’s most defining moments, reached their peak with Blue Valentine. ‘SPINNIN’ ON IT’ stands as the emotional cornerstone of the album—a moment where NMIXX’s signature ‘mix-pop’ meets razor-sharp sensibility.”
The publication continued:
“Only NMIXX, with their overwhelming vocal power, could push the song’s emotional energy to its limits and transform love’s violent whirlpool into one of the year’s most powerful pop performances. Even when they sing ‘love is exhausted,’ we inevitably fall deeper into NMIXX.”
Regarding “High Horse,” NME added:
“This track perfectly embodies NMIXX’s musical direction—blending genres to create something entirely new. ‘High Horse’ is a highly polished work that showcases their musical capability with exceptional clarity.”
From “Hexagon Girl Group” to Global Stage Leaders
Often described as a “hexagon girl group”—strong in vocals, performance, concept, live stages, musicality, and global appeal—NMIXX has steadily built its identity through musical consistency rather than trends.
That growth is now translating into global momentum.
World Tour Momentum Expands Across Europe and North America
NMIXX launched their first-ever world tour,
<Episode 1: Zero Frontier>, with sold-out shows on November 29–30 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, receiving praise for their live vocals and stage control.
Building on that success, the tour continues across 11 cities in Europe and North America, including:
- Madrid (Mar 17)
- Amsterdam (Mar 20)
- Paris (Mar 22)
- Frankfurt (Mar 24)
- London (Mar 26)
- Toronto (Mar 29)
- Brooklyn (Mar 31)
- National Harbor (Apr 2)
- Irving (Apr 4)
- Oakland (Apr 7)
- Los Angeles (Apr 9)
The Bigger Picture
NMIXX’s dual ranking on NME’s list is more than a chart achievement—it’s a validation from Western critics that their experimental sound and vocal-driven identity resonate beyond K-pop fandom.
In 2025, NMIXX isn’t just pushing boundaries.
They’re redefining what modern K-pop excellence sounds like.
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KOREA FBI Editor’s Comment
When a UK music bible crowns your song the best K-pop track of the year, it’s no longer just fandom—it’s recognition.
NMIXX didn’t follow the K-pop formula in 2025. They rewrote it.
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