They achieved remarkable success in 2023 and clinching the Digital Song Grand Prize (Ditto) at the 38th Golden Disc Awards held in Jakarta, Indonesia. They received both the Digital Song Bonsang and the Digital Song Grand Prize, marking a significant achievement. Expressing gratitude to their fans, known as Bunnies, NewJeans reflected on the surprising and rewarding year of 2023, expressing thanks for the continuous support from fans. They also conveyed anticipation for the upcoming adventures in 2024 and extended gratitude to ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin, who received the Best Producer Award.
NewJeans showcased their unparalleled presence by sweeping grand prizes at major domestic awards ceremonies this year, such as the 2023 MAMA Awards, MMA 2023 and 2023 AAA. Despite being in the industry for only 2 years, they have become an undisputed force, making a successful debut with the “Hype Boy” syndrome in their first year and continuing their momentum with hit releases like “Ditto” and “OMG”. Their songs consistently dominated domestic music charts, with “Ditto” achieving a record-breaking 99 days at the top of the Melon daily chart and 14 consecutive weeks at the top of the weekly chart. In the latter half of the year, songs from their EP “Get Up”, such as “Super Shy” and “ETA”, solidified their position as the “Top Music Powerhouse”.
The group’s global impact was evident as they reached No.1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with “Get Up” within a year of their debut, and 3 of their songs simultaneously entered the main song chart “Hot 100”. Their success continued with winning the Top Global K-Pop Artist Award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, achieving this milestone just 1 year and 4 months after their debut.
Looking ahead to 2024, NewJeans, with their consistent chart performance and awards, is expected to bring about another wave of change in the K-pop scene. While specific details about their upcoming releases are yet to be revealed, the anticipation for their comeback in the first quarter of the year suggests another significant impact on the music industry. The group’s chart-topping streak extended further as their second EP “Get Up” secured the 103rd position on the Billboard 200 chart in the latest update (week of Jan 6th), maintaining a consecutive 23-week presence on the chart, setting a new record among 4th generation K-pop groups.
Source: Daum
