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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NewJeans hits 400m Spotify streams with ‘New Jeans'
NewJeans recorded a new milestone for 'New Jeans,' which surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify on Sunday, said Ador on Tuesday. It is the group's sixth single to achieve the feat, following 'OMG,' 'Ditto,' 'Super Shy,' 'Hype Boy' and 'Attention.' 'New Jeans,' from the group's second EP 'Get Up,' was dropped in July 2023 ahead of full album release, along with 'Super Shy," one of the three focus tracks. The namesake single hit Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart at No. 20 and rose to No. 25 on Billboard's Global 200, while the EP debuted atop Billboard 200. Each member turns into characters inspired by 'The Powerpuff Girls' in the track's music video, which landed atop YouTube's trending video list upon release. The video has amassed over 37 million views over the last two years.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NJZ rumoured to Join BANA — the record label behind their chart-toppers
SEOUL, Feb 12 — NJZ — the girl group formerly known as NewJeans — may be signing with Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA), the record label responsible for producing many of their biggest hits, including Hype Boy, Ditto, Cookie, and OMG. BANA however has declined to comment on the rumours, neither confirming nor denying the possibility of NJZ joining their roster when contacted by The Korea Herald yesterday, The speculation gained traction after NJZ member Hyein hinted during an Instagram Live session on Feb 7 that the group would be revealing their new agency soon. 'Don't worry too much about us; we will announce a new agency soon,' she reassured fans. Adding fuel to the fire, BANA artist Kim Ximya appeared to corroborate the rumours during an online fan interaction on Feb 6. When asked about a new girl group debuting under BANA, Kim responded, 'I am aware of it... How did you know?' Further hints emerged on Monday when NJZ member Hanni posted a cryptic message on the group's social media, stating, 'Uh... It might take a while to get used to going live here.' This has led to speculation that the group is adapting to a new environment, potentially under BANA's wing. BANA first rose to prominence thanks to its in-house producers, 250 and FRNK, who composed many of NJZ's hit tracks, starting with their debut single Attention in 2020. The label's founder, Kim Ki-hyun, is known for his long-standing friendship with former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, which dates back to their time at SM Entertainment in the early 2010s. Min, the creative force behind NJZ, reportedly enlisted Kim's help to produce songs for the group after she took the helm at Ador in 2020. Their close collaboration and shared history have further fuelled rumours that NJZ may be making BANA their new home. Music critic Lim Hee-yun noted that while a move to BANA could offer advantages, it may also present challenges. 'Since BANA has essentially been handling NJZ's music production, the team likely shares a strong rapport, making collaboration smoother compared to other options,' Lim said yesterday. 'However, as BANA is a relatively small company, it would need to partner closely with other firms for management, promotions, and most crucially—budget investment.' Lim also highlighted potential complications. 'In such a scenario, conflicts with Hybe could arise in multiple ways. Of course, the most pressing issue right now is resolving the exclusive contract situation with Ador.'
Korea Herald
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NJZ to unveil new agency soon, BANA neither confirms nor denies signing them
BANA record label is behind many of the girl group's hit songs NJZ, formerly known as NewJeans, is rumored to be joining the agency Beasts And Natives Alike, or BANA, the record label behind many of the girl group's hit songs, including "Hype Boy," "Ditto," "Cookie," and "OMG." When approached by The Korea Herald on Tuesday, BANA declined to comment on the possible signing of NJZ as its new artist, neither confirming nor denying the speculation. The rumors intensified after NJZ member Hyein mentioned during an Instagram Live broadcast on Feb. 7 that the group would be announcing a new agency soon. "Don't worry too much about us; we will announce a new agency soon," Hyein said as she assured fans. BANA artist Kim Ximya also confirmed during an online interaction with fans on Feb. 6 that the company is preparing to introduce a new group. When a fan inquired about news of a new girl group debuting under BANA, Kim responded, "I am aware of it … How did you know?" On Monday, member Hanni also shared an intriguing message on NJZ's social media, stating, "Uh… It might take a while to get used to going live here." This suggests that NJZ is adjusting to a new environment, raising speculation that the group may have already found a new home. BANA gained public recognition after its in-house producers, 250 and FRNK, composed many of NJZ's hit songs, starting with their debut track "Attention" in 2020. The label's founder, Kim Ki-hyun, is also known for his long-time friendship with former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, dating back to their time at SM Entertainment in the early 2010s. Min, who created NJZ, is said to have asked Kim to write songs for the girl group after she became CEO of Ador in 2020. Their strong bond and seamless teamwork further fuel the rumors that NJZ may be settling in at BANA. Music critic Lim Hee-yun said that if NJZ were to continue their activities under BANA, there would be both advantages and challenges to consider. "Since BANA has essentially been in charge of NJZ's music production, the team likely shares a strong rapport, making it easier for them to work together compared to other options," Lim said on Tuesday. "However, given that BANA is a relatively small company, it would need to collaborate closely with other firms for management, promotions and -- most importantly -- budget investment." "In such a scenario, conflicts with Hybe could arise in multiple ways. Of course, the most pressing issue right now is how to resolve the exclusive contract situation with Ador," Lim added.
