NMIXX’s Strange Muse (2026): Full Tracklist and Units
Quick answer: NMIXX’s 6th EP, “Strange Muse,” is out on October 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, with the “Birthday Wish” music video. It has six tracks. The last three are the group’s first official unit songs: Lily and Haewon, Sullyoon and Bae, Jiwoo and Kyujin. It lands five months after “Heavy Serenade.” In the US, 6 p.m. KST is 5 a.m. ET and 2 a.m. PT.
By Sophie Park · K-Pop Fandom Lab · Fact-checked based on public sources as of October 19, 2026
Three of the six songs on this EP are not sung by the full group. That’s the real story here, and it’s easy to miss if you only look at the title track.
NMIXX is splitting into pairs for the back half of “Strange Muse,” a first for the group. Here’s the tracklist, who sings what, and exactly when to press play.
Skip Ahead
- What Is on the Strange Muse Tracklist?
- Who Is in Each of the Three Unit Songs?
- When Can You Stream Strange Muse in Your Time Zone?
- What Led Up to This Release?
- Where Did the Unit Idea Come From?
- Before You Press Play
- What Could Still Change
- FAQ
- Sources
What Is on the Strange Muse Tracklist?
NMIXX’s “Strange Muse” is a six-track EP led by the title track “Birthday Wish,” with “Kerosene” and “RudE TaLK” as full-group songs and three unit tracks closing the record, according to Kfriday’s release guide.
| # | Track | Who sings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birthday Wish | Full group | Title track, Korean title 긴 소원 |
| 2 | Kerosene | Full group | — |
| 3 | RudE TaLK | Full group | Bae has a lyrics credit |
| 4 | Sing to the Moon | Lily & Haewon | Both credited on lyrics |
| 5 | Hot ‘n Unbothered | Sullyoon & Bae | Both credited on lyrics |
| 6 | WHIP | Jiwoo & Kyujin | Kyujin also has a composition credit |
Source: Kfriday release guide and the tracklist NMIXX announced on September 21, 2026. Check streaming platforms after release for any change in track order or credits.
When I checked the tracklist posted by chart-tracking accounts against Kfriday’s guide, I found that the order, titles and unit pairings matched on every line. That’s not always the case with K-pop teasers, which sometimes get reshuffled.
Who Is in Each of the Three Unit Songs?
The three NMIXX unit songs on “Strange Muse” pair Lily with Haewon on “Sing to the Moon,” Sullyoon with Bae on “Hot ‘n Unbothered,” and Jiwoo with Kyujin on “WHIP.”
Kfriday describes this as the first NMIXX album with official unit tracks since debut. I couldn’t find a counter-example in the group’s earlier releases on the Nmixx discography page, though that page isn’t built to answer that question directly.
The lyric credits are worth a look. Each pair’s members are credited on their own song’s lyrics, and Kyujin has a composition credit on “WHIP.” So these aren’t just vocal assignments.
Honestly, that’s the more interesting detail for long-time fans.
When Can You Stream Strange Muse in Your Time Zone?
“Strange Muse” and the “Birthday Wish” music video release on October 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, which is 5 a.m. Eastern, 2 a.m. Pacific, and 9 a.m. UTC on the same date.
| Where you are | Release time on October 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Seoul (KST) | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
| New York (EDT) | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 2:00 a.m. |
| London (BST) | 10:00 a.m. |
A countdown livestream is also planned for release day, per Kfriday. Expect the EP on the usual streaming apps and the video on NMIXX’s YouTube channel.
US fans, set that alarm. Or sleep and catch up at lunch.
What Led Up to This Release?
NMIXX released its 5th EP, “Heavy Serenade,” in May 2026, and then rolled out “Strange Muse” through a September 21 tracklist reveal, September 28 trailer and concept photos on September 29 and 30.
- September 21: tracklist revealed
- September 28: first trailer
- September 29 and 30: “Muse Ver.” and “Strange Ver.” concept photos
- October 11 and 15: a cappella and original highlight medleys
- October 18: music video teaser
- October 19, 6 p.m. KST: EP and music video
The concept is built around a “mysterious muse,” according to the same guide.
Where Did the Unit Idea Come From?
I did not find a statement from NMIXX or JYP Entertainment explaining why the EP features unit tracks, and the sources I could find describe the structure without giving a reason.
It would be easy to invent a story here, so I won’t. I noticed that every account I read states the pairings and credits but not a motive. If JYP Entertainment or the members explain it in interviews or a showcase this week, that’s where the answer will be.
One safe observation: unit songs let each member show a sound that a six-person title track can’t.
Before You Press Play
- Listen to “Birthday Wish” first, then the three unit songs in order. They read as a second half.
- Watch the music video after the first listen. It changes how the song lands.
- Check the credits on your streaming app for songwriting details. They will confirm the lyric credits above.
- If you are buying a physical copy, check the retailer listing for version contents before you order.
What Could Still Change
- Track order and credits can be updated on streaming platforms after release.
- Fan wikis disagree on how many physical versions exist, so rely on the retailer page, not a wiki.
- Release times can differ by streaming platform by a few minutes.
- Details here are as of October 19, 2026.
FAQ
What is the title track of NMIXX’s Strange Muse?
The title track is “Birthday Wish,” titled 긴 소원 in Korean. It is the first of six tracks and has a music video released alongside the EP.
Is Strange Muse NMIXX’s first EP with unit songs?
Kfriday describes it as the first NMIXX album with official unit tracks. Three of its six songs are performed by pairs rather than the full group.
What time does Strange Muse come out in the US?
It releases at 6 p.m. KST on October 19, 2026, which is 5 a.m. Eastern and 2 a.m. Pacific on the same calendar date.
Sources
- Kfriday — NMIXX “Strange Muse” comeback: 6th EP release date and “Birthday Wish”
- Wikipedia — Nmixx discography
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