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NewJeans Wins Four Awards at 2024 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS
NewJeans has solidified their status as a top K-pop group by winning four major awards at the 2024 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan.
The group was selected as the ‘Worldwide Icon’ at the ceremony, a global star award given to a singer or team with significant global influence. This award is part of the ‘Artist of the Year’ category, which is the main award of the ceremony.
Before receiving the ’Worldwide Icon’ award, NewJeans also received the ‘World’s Best Performer’ award, the ‘Artist of the Year’ award, and the ‘Musinsa Popularity Award’. The ‘World’s Best Performer’ award is given to the team with the most complete stage, while the ‘Artist of the Year’ award is chosen based on a combination of album sales, music rankings, and judges’ scores. The ‘Musinsa Popularity Award’ is given to the singer or team with the most fan votes.
NewJeans expressed their gratitude to their fans, saying, “These awards were possible because of the many people who supported us and looked for our music.” They also thanked their CEO and the people who support them behind the scenes.
The group performed a special stage at the ceremony, featuring solo performances of their main hits, including ‘ETA’, ‘OMG’, ‘Ditto’, ‘Hype Boy’, and ‘Attention’. They also performed the Japanese version of “Bubble Gum” and the full five-member ”How Sweet” performance, which was broadcast live on TBS in Japan.
NewJeans’ performance showcased their individuality and charm, as well as their challenging side. They received explosive responses from the audience, decorating the stage with dancers to maximize the hip vibe.