About this episodeNMIXX becomes the first K-pop group to attend Billboard Latin Music Week, highlighting their deep connection w…AI summary
NMIXX becomes the first K-pop group to attend Billboard Latin Music Week, highlighting their deep connection with Latin fans through Spanish language content and genre-blending 'Mix Pop' music. The group discusses their strategic focus on live performance quality, short-form social media content, and genuine cultural respect as key drivers for their success in the Latin market.
Key takeaways 4
NMIXX's 'Mix Pop' genre, which blends Latin hip-hop and UK garage sounds (as seen in the track 'Sonar'), resonates strongly with Latin audiences who appreciate diverse musical styles.
Short-form content is identified as a major growth driver for K-pop among Gen Z Spanish communities, as it suits K-pop's choreography and allows fans to connect with idols' personalities.
The group attributes their Latin fanbase growth to early investment in learning Spanish, producing Spanish-language content, and maintaining high standards for live singing and dancing.
Latin music and K-pop share significant cultural similarities, particularly in the emphasis on dramatic performances, visuals, and high-quality singing/dancing, making them a natural fit for collaboration.
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“Latin music and K-pop really have the potential to be best friends... we both love The Dramatics of everything like the colors like the music videos the outfits”
▶ 12:47Guest explains the cultural and aesthetic synergy between the two genres that facilitates fan crossover.
“When it comes to Art there's nothing worse than being boring... sticking out from the box sometimes is really needed”
▶ 27:14Guest discusses NMIXX's philosophy of uniqueness and genre experimentation as a core part of their identity.
“Study hard Spanish and English... make sure you keep the respect... if you have a genuine respect behind it everything should be going perfectly for you”
▶ 28:38Advice from NMIXX to other K-pop artists looking to expand into the Latin market, emphasizing language learning and cultural respect.
“We want to more communicate with our Latin fans... it's kind of like a surprise present for them”
Guest explains the motivation behind releasing the Spanish version of 'Sonar' to deepen fan connection.
Chapters & Sections (15)▼
0:05K-pop Group Attends Latin Music Weekchapter3
0:05K-pop Group Attends Latin Music Week
2:53Growing Latin Fanbase in K-pop
4:57K-pop Group's Success in Latin Market
8:32Collaboration between K-pop and Latin Music Artistschapter3
8:32Music Collaboration and Artist Inspiration
10:30Artist Collaboration Discussion and Respect
12:11K-pop and Latin Music Collaboration Discussion
15:24Artist Discusses Spanish Version of Popular Songchapter2
15:24Artist Discusses Spanish Version Release
17:46Future Plans for Spanish Language Music Release
22:10K-pop Idol Discusses Latin Music Marketchapter3
22:10K-pop Idol Discusses Latin Music Market
25:42Embracing Individuality in Artistic Expression
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