NewJeans Proves Global Influence by Winning Two Awards at KGMA

NewJeans, a leading figure in K-pop, once again demonstrated their unwavering popularity by winning their first grand prize of the year at the ‘2024 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA)’ held at Incheon Inspire Arena. At this awards ceremony, NewJeans received the highest honor, the ‘Grand Artist’ award, and were also selected as the ‘Best Artist,’ claiming two prestigious titles.

In their acceptance speech, NewJeans expressed gratitude by saying, “We are able to stand here thanks to our fans who love our music,” and added, “We were able to create a happy stage with Bunnies, and we will continue to come back with good music.” On this day, NewJeans showcased all four songs they released this year: ‘Right Now,’ ‘Bubble Gum,’ ‘How Sweet,’ and ‘Supernatural,’ heating up the venue. Notably, ‘Bubble Gum’ added a fresh touch with a band sound, and the dance break in ‘Supernatural’ excited the audience. In contrast, the outro was rearranged into an acoustic remix, leaving a lingering impression.

NewJeans has been actively performing in Korea and Japan with their double single ‘How Sweet’ and their Japanese debut single ‘Supernatural’ this year. Not only these two albums but their tracks and previous works also maintain high popularity on major domestic and international music charts. Their album sales are also impressive. According to the Circle Chart, ‘How Sweet’ sold over 1.2 million copies and ‘Supernatural’ sold over 1.26 million copies. Additionally, as a foreign artist, they entered Tokyo Dome in the shortest time, attracting over 91,200 spectators, and the total cumulative sales of NewJeans’ albums released so far have exceeded 8.03 million copies.

These achievements of NewJeans once again confirm the global influence of K-pop, raising expectations for their future activities. Attention is focused on what new music and performances they will captivate fans with next.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.