Emerging Group Marks Second Milestone on Platform Following Success of "OMG"

Courtesy of Ador

The musical group NewJeans has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify with their track "Ditto" as of Saturday, as reported by agency Ador on Monday. This achievement marks the group's second song to achieve such a feat on the platform, with their previous hit being "OMG." 

▲ Courtesy of Ador"Ditto" serves as a B-side track from the single "OMG," released in December of the previous year ahead of the full album launch. Notably, the winter song became NewJeans' debut entry on Billboard's Hot 100, securing the No. 96 position just six months after the group's initial debut. The track maintained a presence on the main singles chart for five weeks, reaching its peak at No. 82. Impressively, "Ditto" enjoyed a 49-week tenure on Billboard's Global chart, excluding the U.S. It further secured positions on Billboard's year-end chart, claiming No. 24 and No. 52 on the Global charts, excluding the U.S. and the Global 200, respectively.

In addition to their streaming success, NewJeans celebrated multiple victories at the Melon Music Award 2023 held in Incheon on Saturday. The five-member group clinched five awards, including the prestigious Grand Prize, solidifying their position as a rising force in the music industry.

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