NewJeans Talk About Achievements And Hopes From Their Songs

JAKARTA - The journey of NewJeans has not even been two years, but the achievements so far seem unstoppable, ranging from Artist of the Year (Artis of the Year) and Song of the Year (This Year's Song) at Melon Music Awards and MAMA Awards, to Billboard's Women in Music Group of the Year (This Year's Music Group on Billboards Women).

Behind the diskography that can be said to be small, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein have also managed to top many charts in various countries.

NewJeans songs are also perched on several Billboard charts, including three-time Top 10 on Global 200, four-time Global Excl. US, five-time Billboard Hot 100, and six-time Top 10 on World Digital Song Sales.

When interviewed by Billboard, NewJeans members called the awards that NewJeans won, especially at the Melon Music Awards and the MAMA Awards as the two biggest South Korean awards events, an unforgettable achievement.

"Really can't be trusted to win such an award. Honestly, for us, when it comes to award events like this, we are very happy to be there. Invited is an honor. We never expected (to win). We are truly grateful to everyone who has worked hard on our content and music and everyone who really enjoys it. So I think this makes it more fun, "said Hanni, launching Billboard, Thursday, February 29.

"I agree with Hanni. There are so many people who put so much effort and hard work into what we do, and we feel very honored because so many people enjoy it the same as we enjoy it. Sharing happiness and positive energy through our music is an honor in itself," said Danielle.

Regarding Ditto's song, which was named this Year's Song at the Melon Music Awards and MAMA, Danielle said that members had liked it since they first heard.

"When our CEO has a new song and he's getting ready to make a new album, he invites us all to his studio and we listen to all those songs together. I remember the first time we heard a song for our Get Up album, we were fascinated," said Danielle.

When I first heard of Ditto, I felt the relationship, I thought I felt if people heard it, I wanted them to feel that they had been cured in some ways. So knowing that people out there are receiving a little bit of positive energy, it's amazing," he continued.

"Every time we release new music, we wonder if people will enjoy it the same as us. Seeing people out there listening to our songs, makes us smile big."

When asked what their hopes are in the near future, the members talked about the expectations of their songs and the desire to continue to develop themselves.

I want our songs to move people. My goal is not only to have emotional songs but also to share emotions with people on stage and through our music," Haerin said.

"I had the same thoughts as Haerin, but I wanted our music to be remembered for a long time. For example, I wanted people to think about last winter when they heard Ditto", Minji said.

Besides making music and performing, I just want to be someone who remains loyal to myself and always be open-minded and humble and tries very hard because there are so many things I want to do and so many places I want to go. I want to have a lot of experience and learn a lot and enjoy a lot of time with the members," said Danielle.