NMIXX - REALITY HURTS

The track video for NMIXX’s “Reality Hurts,” released on November 4, 2025, as a special visual accompaniment to the standout B-side from their first full album Blue Valentine under JYP Entertainment, is a bold and empowering electro-stomp spectacle that confronts societal pressures with unyielding defiance. Directed with a gritty, dystopian edge, the video features the six members—Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin—in a stark, industrial wasteland under a hazy, oppressive sky, symbolizing the "boxes" and judgments that confine them. The visuals explode with the song’s sledgehammer synths and pulsating bass, showcasing fierce choreography that blends sharp, synchronized stomps with rebellious gestures, as the members shatter confining structures and rise above the chaos. Clad in edgy, fragmented outfits blending soft pastels with rugged leather, they exude raw charisma in dynamic sequences: Lily leading a vocal charge amid crumbling walls, Bae’s commanding rap echoing through dust clouds, and the full group erupting into a powerful formation under crackling lightning, perfectly mirroring lyrics like “Reality hurts, but I bounce back.” Innovative effects, including glitchy transitions and infrared heat waves, amplify the track’s themes of resilience and self-empowerment, creating a visually intense narrative that captures NMIXX’s vocal prowess and artistic maturity. This electrifying release elevates “Reality Hurts” from album favorite to visual triumph, delivering a pulse-pounding experience that resonates with fans seeking bold, boundary-breaking K-pop.