Introduction
The rising stars of K-pop, NewJeans, recently clinched two prestigious awards, including the Digital Song Division Daesang (Grand Prize), at the 38th Golden Disk Awards. Their achievement has garnered attention not just in the Korean music industry but globally
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NewJeans’ Grand Prize Victory
At the 38th Golden Disk Awards held on January 6th at the Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia, NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) won the Digital Song Division Daesang and Bonsang for their song ‘Ditto’. This follows their remarkable wins at the ‘2023 MAMA Awards’, ‘MMA 2023’, and ‘2023 AAA’, further solidifying their unique presence in the music scene.
Acceptance Speech
NewJeans expressed their gratitude to global fans in both Korean and English. The members started by saying, “2023 was truly an amazing year,” and added, “We are grateful every time we perform on stage because so many people love our songs, listen to them, and join us.” They also mentioned, “Thanks to the support of Bunnies (their fandom name), we could have a beautiful journey in 2023, and we look forward to the next adventure in 2024.”
Special Thanks
NewJeans also expressed their happiness in receiving the award alongside Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR. Min Hee-jin, the general producer of NewJeans and a key figure in K-pop innovation, was honored with the Producer Award at the ceremony.
Conclusion
The recent accolades at the ‘Golden Disk Awards’ are a testament to NewJeans’ relentless effort and talent. There is much anticipation for their continued success and the new adventures that await them in 2024.