Fe3O4: Forward
EP
ArtistNmixx
CoverNmixx - Fe3O4 Forward.png
ReleasedMarch 17, 2025
Length16:59
LanguageKorean
Label
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Fe3O4: Forward is the fourth extended play by South Korean girl group Nmixx. It was released by JYP Entertainment on March 17, 2025, and contains six tracks, including the pre-release single "High Horse" and the lead single "Know About Me".

Background and release

On February 19, 2025, Nmixx announced that their fourth extended play Fe3O4: Forward would be released on March 17, serving as the finale to the Fe3O4 series following their previous two extended plays, Fe3O4: Break and Fe3O4: Stick Out.[1] The promotional schedule was released the following day.[2] Concept photos and visual films were released from February 24 to 27.[3][4][5][6] On March 2, upon the reveal of the track listing, the lead single was announced to be "Know About Me".[7]

Two story films were released on March 3 and 4, with the latter being a performance visualizer for "High Horse", which was later released as a pre-release single on the same day.[8][9][10] On March 8, the animation story film titled The Confession of Midas Girl was released.[11] On March 10, the group released a commentary video titled The Journey of Fe3O4, explaining the various meanings behind the Fe3O4 series.[12] The acapella and original highlight medleys of the album tracks were released on March 12 and 13 respectively.[13][14] The music video teasers for the lead single were released on March 15 and 16.[15][16] With the album's release on March 17, the music video for the lead single was released.[17]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for Fe3O4: Forward
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Greek Albums (IFPI)[18]21
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[19]23
Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[20]17
South Korean Albums (Circle)[21]1
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[22]16
US World Albums (Billboard)[23]6

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for Fe3O4: Forward
Chart (2025)Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[24]44
South Korean Albums (Circle)[25]4

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Fe3O4: Forward
Chart (2025)Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[26]34

Listicles

Listicles for Fe3O4: Forward
PublicationListRankRef.
IdologyTop 20 Albums of 2025[27]
Screen RantThe 10 Best K-Pop Albums Released In 2025 So Far7[28]

Release history

Release history for Fe3O4: Forward
RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaMarch 17, 2025CDJYP · Republic
VariousDigital download · streaming

References

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  2. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (February 20, 2025). "ko:엔믹스, 스케줄러부터 특별하다...3월 17일 컴백" [Nmixx, special from the scheduler... comeback on March 17] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived February 20, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 20, 2025. – via Naver
  3. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (February 24, 2025). "ko:엔믹스 해원·규진, 파격 항해 스타일링...티저 첫선" [Nmixx Haewon and Kyujin, unconventional sailing styling... Teaser debut] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived March 1, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 1, 2025. – via Naver
  4. ^ Son, Bong-seok (February 25, 2025). "ko:NMIXX(엔믹스) 설윤-배이, 세계관 담은 새 앨범 개인 티저 공개!" [Nmixx Sullyoon and Bae reveal individual teasers for their new album filled with their worldviews!] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived March 1, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 1, 2025. – via Naver
  5. ^ Jang, Woo-young (February 26, 2025). "ko:엔믹스 릴리·지우, 항해 준비 마친 단단한 눈빛...빠져드는 환상 비주얼" [Nmixx Lily and Jiwoo, firm eyes ready for sailing... Immersive fantasy visuals] (in Korean). Osen. Archived March 1, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 1, 2025. – via Naver
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  9. ^ Jang, Woo-young (March 4, 2025). "ko:'17일 컴백' 엔믹스, 수록곡 'High Horse' 퍼포먼스 비주얼라이저 공개" ['Comeback on the 17th' Nmixx, performance visualizer for included song 'High Horse' revealed] (in Korean). Osen. Archived March 5, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 5, 2025. – via Naver
  10. ^ Go, Seung-ah (March 5, 2025). "ko:컴백 앞둔 엔믹스, 신보 수록곡 '하이 홀스' 음원 깜짝 선공개" [Nmixx, who are about to make a comeback, surprise pre-release soundtrack of new album's song 'High Horse'] (in Korean). News1. Archived March 5, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 5, 2025. – via Naver
  11. ^ Ji, Min-kyung (March 8, 2025). "ko:엔믹스, 5월 美 아이하트라디오 왕고 탱고 페스티벌 출격" [Nmixx to appear at iHeartRadio Wango Tango Festival in May] (in Korean). Osen. Archived March 8, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 8, 2025. – via Naver
  12. ^ Kang, Ga-hee (March 10, 2025). "ko:'컴백 D-7' 엔믹스, 세계관 코멘터리 영상 공개.."성숙한 매력 보여드리겠다"" ['D-7 to comeback' Nmixx, worldview commentary video released.. "We will show you our mature charm"] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived March 14, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 14, 2025. – via Naver
  13. ^ Go, Seung-a (March 12, 2025). "ko:엔믹스, 환상적 아카펠라...신보 하이라이트 메들리 공개" [Nmixx, fantastic acapella... New album highlight medley revealed] (in Korean). News1. Archived March 14, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 14, 2025. – via Naver
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