In a seismic triumph for K-pop, NewJeans, led by the stellar lineup of Minji, Danielle, Hanni, Hyein, and Haerin, has skyrocketed to stardom by clinching the Guinness World Record for the speediest ascent to 1 billion streams on Spotify. This groundbreaking achievement, achieved in a mere 219 days since their formal debut, is sending shockwaves through the music industry.
NewJeans’ Billion-Dollar Streaming Empire
The rise of NewJeans to the pinnacle of Spotify success is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Boasting six chart-topping hits, including “Attention,” “Hurt,” “Hype Boy,” “Cookie,” “Zero,” “Ditto,” and the chart-topping “OMG,” the group has amassed a staggering 1 billion streams. “OMG” alone has become a colossal hit, racking up over 320 million plays.
Record-Breaking Dethroning
In a jaw-dropping revelation, NewJeans surpasses industry heavyweights like BLACKPINK’s Lisa and BTS’ Jung Kook, claiming the throne with an unprecedented record. The group dethroned Lisa’s previous record of 411 days, starting from October 26, 2022, showcasing their meteoric ascent in the competitive world of K-pop.
A Historic Performance at Lollapalooza
NewJeans is set to make history once again, captivating audiences at Lollapalooza this summer. This achievement not only solidifies their status as K-pop royalty but also marks them as the first K-pop group to grace the prestigious music festival. The anticipation for their performance is reaching unprecedented levels after BTS member J-Hope’s solo performance at last year’s fest.
The Billion-Dollar Future
As the world applauds NewJeans for their historic achievement, the group is gearing up for a groundbreaking comeback this summer. With their label ADOR estimating the group’s value in numbers well beyond the billion-dollar mark, the quintet is poised to dominate the charts, making waves with their innovative music and leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene.
In the words of Min Hee Jin, executive producer/CEO of ADOR, “NewJeans will continue to strive to present something new and unique to exceed the expectations of their fans. NewJeans members keep growing and growing, and we can’t wait to surprise the world again.” The billion-dollar question on everyone’s mind: What groundbreaking records will NewJeans set next? Stay tuned as the K-pop revolution continues to unfold!
