Rising K-pop Girl Group Becomes Second to Top Prestigious Chart

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In a groundbreaking achievement for the K-pop industry, girl group NewJeans has emerged as the second K-pop girl group to claim the coveted top spot on the Billboard 200 chart with their sensational EP "Get Up."

The Billboard 200 chart for the week of August 5, released on Wednesday, revealed NewJeans' meteoric rise as they secured the number one position straight out of the gate with their second EP "Get Up."

This historic record marks NewJeans as only the second K-pop girl group to achieve the pinnacle of Billboard's main chart, following in the footsteps of Blackpink's momentous feat in 2022. Furthermore, the group joins an elite group of K-pop acts, including BTS, SuperM, Stray Kids, Blackpink, and Tomorrow X Together, who have also tasted the sweet success of topping the Billboard 200.

Remarkably, NewJeans accomplished this milestone with an impressive 126,500 equivalent album unit sales during the week ending on July 27, with the majority attributed to robust physical CD sales, according to Luminate, a reputable U.S. statistics company.

NewJeans' success didn't stop at the Billboard 200 - their album's three lead tracks also soared to new heights on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Super Shy" impressively climbed to the 48th spot, a remarkable 16 positions higher than the previous week. In an unprecedented feat, "ETA" and "Cool With You" made their debut on the chart at No. 81 and No. 93, respectively, making NewJeans the first K-pop female artist to chart three songs simultaneously on Billboard's Hot 100.

The industry is abuzz with excitement over NewJeans' triumphant ascent, recognizing their exceptional talent and remarkable appeal both domestically and on the international stage. As the K-pop sensation continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, their groundbreaking achievements solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the global music landscape.

As the K-pop phenomenon reaches new heights of popularity and influence, NewJeans' monumental success on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts further highlights the genre's global impact and continues to open doors for diverse talents to take center stage on the world's biggest platforms.

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