NewJeans Earns Historic Group of the Year Award at Billboard Women in Music 2024

The K-pop scene witnessed a historic moment with South Korean girl group NewJeans being honored as Group of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards. This recognition marked the first time a K-pop group received such a distinction. Celebrating their win in Los Angeles, the five members of NewJeans graced the audience with live performances of their tracks “Super Shy” and “ETA,” donning costumes reminiscent of school uniforms.

Heartfelt Acceptance

During the acceptance speech, Hanni conveyed the group’s disbelief and gratitude, stressing the surreal experience of sharing the space with so many influential artists. Hanni thanked their musical inspirations for igniting NewJeans' own love and passion for music. Danielle teased the crowd with news of their upcoming album, confirming widespread fan speculation. With five songs already on Billboard’s Hot 100 and a chart-topping Billboard 200 presence within a year of their debut, expectations are high for the group’s new material.

More K-pop News

In other K-pop headlines, Lucas, once a member of NCT, eyes his solo debut next month. Despite controversies and leaving his previous groups, Lucas has been gearing up for a return to the music world. Meanwhile, Le Sserafim achieved another gold certification in Japan with their third EP, and BTS’ member V teased fans with a glimpse into his upcoming English language pop soul R&B single.

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