JYP Entertainment heralded a new era of K-pop with the unconventional first appearance of the rookie girl group NMIXX.

JYP sequentially opened the trailer video '[NMIXX] Debut Trailer' and trailer photos announcing NMIXX's debut countdown on the official SNS channel at midnight on January 28th, and unveiled the debut visuals of the 7 NMIXX members for the first time.

NMIXX, who appeared with strong waves and intense sound that seemed to predict the launch of the all-time new face, boasted a brilliant visual with luxurious and unique styling. They stared clearly at the camera with their eyes holding a firm wick, and showed off the spirit of a rookie with a bold pose and colorful performances, drawing attention.

In particular, the sensuous visual beauty of darkness, broad sky, and vast nature gave viewers a fresh visual shock, arousing so much curiosity about the infinite world that the seven NMIXX members will unfold in the future.

The girl group NMIXX, which JYP, the 'Girl Group Masterpiece', will introduce for the first time in three years since ITZY, consists of LILY, Haewon, Seolyun, Genie, BAE, Jiu, and Gyujin. The group name is a compound word of the letter 'N', which means now, new, next, and the unknown n, and the word 'MIX', which symbolizes combination and diversity, meaning 'the best combination for a new era'.

The 7 people who first appeared in the practice room wearing training pants in 2021 are heating up the enthusiasm for their debut by announcing a fresh and unconventional appearance once again in the situation ahead of their debut. They are expected to present a new standard in various fields with infinite charms that cannot be specified in one, and strongly attract K-pop fans in domestic and international.

SQU4D (Squad), the newly established artist headquarters for NMIXX only, is focusing on its debut project, led by Lee Ji-young, who was appointed as the first female in-house director since the establishment of JYP.

The pre-promotion "JYPn," which lasted for about four months from August to November last year, introduced the members for the first time, and received attention for its strong confidence in new girl groups with its unique content "Guerrilla Live," which delivers real-time performances of vocal, dance cover content "QUALIFYING" (qualifying) series and practice. Attention is focusing on what new content SQU4D, a new headquarters that combines staff with abundant know-how and capabilities, will surprise K-pop fans once again.

Meanwhile, detailed information about the '7-7-7 All Aces' group NMIXX, which consists of 7 vocals, 7 dancers, and 7 visual members, and their debut project will be released sequentially on NMIXX's official SNS channel.

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At the 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), actress Jang Da Ah had a moment she’ll never forget, as her sister, Jang Wonyoung, proudly handed her the Newcomer Award on stage, making the event even more special for both of them.

The ceremony, which took place on December 27th at the IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand, was co-hosted by Ryu Junyeol, Jang Wonyoung, and Seong Hanbin. But it was the touching moment between the two sisters that stole the show.

As Jang Da Ah received her award from Wonyoung, she expressed her gratitude, saying, "It’s such an honor to be here in front of all the senior artists and viewers. I’m so thankful to my parents for raising me and to everyone involved in my journey, including the Pyramid Game drama crew and Star News. I know I still have a lot to learn, so I will continue working hard to improve."

Watching her sister speak, MC Jang Wonyoung shared her own thoughts: "I’m so happy to be the one to hand this meaningful award to my sister. I know our parents must be so proud watching us from wherever they are."

The sisters' appearance together at the AAA 2024 excited fans, as it’s rare to see the two together at such a big event.

Jang Da Ah made her acting debut in 2023 with a lens advertisement and officially launched her acting career in February 2024 with the drama Pyramid Game. Despite being new to the industry, she’s already receiving a lot of praise for her strong debut.

Meanwhile, the AAA 2024 was one of the biggest global events of the year, with top artists and actors gracing the stage.

Performances in the music category included artists like NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Suho, NCT 127, and many others. In the acting category, stars like Kim Min, Park Min Young, Byeon Woo Seok, and Joo Won also appeared, making the night shine even brighter.

The event, organized by MOTIVE PRODUCTION and BOX LIVE and broadcast live on multiple platforms, truly celebrated the best of both music and acting in Asia.

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