NewJeans, a South Korean girl group, has made a significant impact on the global music scene, earning critical acclaim and achieving notable commercial success. After their surprise debut on July 22, 2022, NewJeans swiftly established themselves with their single ‘Attention,’ immediately claiming the number-one spot on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart. This breakthrough was followed by chart-topping singles ‘Hype Boy’ and ‘Cookie,’ both featured on their self-titled debut extended play (EP) in August 2022. ‘Hype Boy’ achieved global recognition, spending an unprecedented 42 weeks on the Billboard Global 200, setting a new record for a K-pop female act.
95). The ‘OMG’ album quickly sold 700,000 copies in its first week, ultimately surpassing one million sales. Their second EP, ‘Get Up,’ released in July 2023, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, positioning NewJeans as only the second K-pop girl group to achieve this milestone.
In 2024, NewJeans made history as the first K-pop group to win the Billboard Women in Music Group of the Year award. In March 2025, the group performed as NJZ at ComplexCon Hong Kong, debuting their new song ‘Pit Stop,’ reaffirming their dynamic presence.