NMIXX Closes First World Tour with Tears and Triumphs at Incheon Concert

JYP Entertainment's NMIXX wrapped up their debut world tour opener with an emotional two-night stand at Inspire Arena in Incheon, proving the six-member group has come a long way since their 2022 debut. The November 29-30 concerts marked the first solo shows of their career, delivering 160 minutes of live performances that left both members and fans in tears.

Chart-Topping Era Meets Concert Debut

The timing couldn't be better. NMIXX hit the stage riding high on "Blue Valentine," their October release that became their first number one on Melon's Top 100. The milestone made them the first JYP girl group to top the chart since TWICE's "More & More" in 2020.

Released October 13, the 12-track album climbed from position 51 to reach the top spot by October 20. First-week sales hit 644,865 copies, and the group collected five music show wins-both career highs.

"Phoenix" Makes Live Debut

Fans got their first look at "Phoenix," a track from "Blue Valentine" that hadn't been performed before. The song showcased what critics call NMIXX's "vocal powerhouse" status, with the members delivering stable live vocals despite complex choreography.

The setlist spanned their entire discography, including several songs never performed at previous showcases. "Shape of Love," "Red Light Sign," "But We Go," "Slingshot," and "Reality Hurts" all made their concert debuts.

During "High Horse," Kyujin and Bae surprised audiences with pair choreography projected through shadow effects, drawing massive cheers from the sold-out crowd.

Members Break Down in Gratitude

Both nights saw emotional moments as members addressed NSWER, their fandom. The tears came as they reflected on three years of work since debuting February 22, 2022.

"This concert was my dream," Kyujin said. "Thank you for making it real. I feel like I've proven everything I've worked for."

Lily spoke about enduring difficult times: "We push through hard moments to create stages that make NSWER proud. I hope you'll always think of me as someone worthy of pride, no matter what stage I'm on."

Sullyoon admitted losing sleep from excitement: "I felt like an elementary student before a field trip. Even though I made mistakes, NSWER always supports us with loving eyes."

The youngest member Jiwoo kept it simple: "Thank you for helping us stand on such a big stage."

Bae credited her parents' support and acknowledged how much she's changed: "Since moving to Seoul, I cry so much more-from happiness and feeling overwhelmed. I still don't fully understand the love fans give."

Leader Haewon reflected: "I've watched concerts since childhood thinking how enviable that must be. Receiving this love makes me grateful every day."

Live Band Enriches Sound

Twin band setups flanking the main stage added depth to the performances. Members raced across T-shaped extended stages and semi-circular bridges, connecting with fans throughout the arena.

"Since this is our first concert and NSWER's first concert with us, we wanted a gift-like stage," the group said. "We succeeded."

Tour Continues Into 2026

The "Episode 1: Zero Frontier" tour takes its name from the group's concept of pioneering new musical territory with their signature "mixx pop" sound-blending multiple genres within single tracks.

Kyujin explained the tour represents "the first journey NMIXX and NSWER will take together toward Mixxtopia, which is both our destination and a new starting point."

Additional tour dates will be announced. NMIXX was previously confirmed as 2026 Viña del Mar Festival headliners in Chile, making them the first K-pop group to headline the festival after appearing in 2025.

The group closed their Incheon shows with a promise: "We'll go further and higher so you can be proud. We'll complete the tour healthily and return."

After years of developing their unique identity through experimental "mixx pop," NMIXX has found their commercial breakthrough. The combination of "Blue Valentine's" chart success and their first world tour positions them for continued growth as they enter their fourth year.