South Korean K-pop group NewJeans sets Guinness World Record as fastest K-pop act to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying their place as a rising star in the industry

Captured from NewJeans' Instagram

SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop quartet NewJeans has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest K-pop act to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify. The group achieved the milestone on Monday, only 219 days after making its debut in July 2022, according to the group's agency, ADOR.

This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Jungkook, a vocalist of K-pop supergroup BTS, who took 409 days to secure 1 billion streams on the global music streaming service with three songs. However, Jungkook still holds the title as the fastest K-pop soloist to reach the milestone. 

▲ Captured from NewJeans' Instagram
NewJeans currently has six songs on Spotify, including "Attention," "Hype Boy," "Cookie," "Hurt," "OMG," and "Ditto."

The record-breaking achievement is a testament to NewJeans' rapid rise in popularity since their debut. The group's unique sound and captivating performances have quickly gained a following among K-pop fans both in South Korea and around the world.

With this achievement, NewJeans cements its place as one of the most promising K-pop acts to watch in the coming years. As the K-pop industry continues to grow and evolve, it will be exciting to see what new milestones the group will achieve next.

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