Girl group NMIXX will take part in Brazil's Carnival, marking the first time for a K-pop artist to participate in the celebrated South American event.

NMIXX will be a featured guest for local artist Pabllo Vittar at the Brazilian Carnival São Paulo, set to take place from Saturday through Wednesday next week.


"This performance is a historic symbol of the convergence between K-pop and Brazilian pop music, both of which have attracted so many music fans around the world," JYP Entertainment said in a press release.

"NMIXX members will go on the block party with Pabllo Vittar to entertain local fans enjoying the carnival on the stage."

NMIXX and Pabllo Vittar released a collaboration titled "MEXE" in August last year. The song garnered positive reviews from fans of both artists with lyrics in both Korean and Portuguese.

BY YOON SO-YEON [yoon.soyeon@joongang.co.kr]