In a groundbreaking achievement, K-pop sensation NewJeans has been crowned Group of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards, marking a historic moment for the global music industry.
In a groundbreaking achievement, K-pop sensation NewJeans has been crowned Group of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards, marking a historic moment for the global music industry. The group, known for its phenomenal success in the K-pop scene, becomes the first female K-pop act to receive such an esteemed honor.
Awards Ceremony Set for March 6
The awards ceremony is scheduled for March 6 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, with NewJeans set to attend the prestigious event. Ador, the group’s agency, confirmed the news of their victory.
Celebrating Women in Music
The Billboard Women In Music Awards, an annual event initiated in 2007 by Billboard, aims to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions of women in the music industry.
Global Impact of “Get Up” EP
NewJeans’ triumph is attributed to their remarkable impact on the global music scene, particularly with their second EP, “Get Up.” The album secured the top position on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, dated August 5. This achievement marked the fastest debut to the top of the Billboard 200 for any K-pop act in history.
Hot 100 Dominance with Chart-Topping Singles
The group’s success extended to the Hot 100 chart, where their singles “OMG,” “Ditto,” “Super Shy,” “ETA,” and “Cool With You” dominated throughout the past year. NewJeans has consistently made waves in the industry, clinching the Top Global K-pop Artist title at the Billboard Music Awards in the previous year and earning the distinction of being the first K-pop female act to perform at the event.