K-pop girl group NewJeans has again reaffirmed its global popularity by achieving a major milestone at one of Japan’s most prestigious music award ceremonies.
“Ditto,” a track from the group’s single OMG, earned the title Best K-Pop Song in Japan at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025, held on Wednesday in Kyoto. NewJeans consists of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein.
The Music Awards Japan was established by collaborating with five leading Japanese music industry organizations, including the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), and government agencies. Winners are selected based on objective indicators from Billboard Japan and Oricon and votes from over 5,000 music professionals.
The fact that “Ditto,” released on December 19, 2022, won an award more than two years and five months later, highlights the song’s enduring influence and the lasting power of NewJeans’ music.
“Ditto,” A Signature Hit That Propelled NewJeans’ Global Success
“Ditto” is regarded as a landmark achievement in NewJeans’ career. Within six months of their debut, the song entered both the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and the Official Singles Chart Top 100 in the U.K.
The song broke records in South Korea by staying at No. 1 on the Melon chart for an incredible 99 consecutive days and topped the 2023 year-end overall chart. Its popularity in Japan has also been significant.
The track previously received the Excellence Award at the 2023 Japan Record Awards and has now added to its accolades with a win at Music Awards Japan 2025. This demonstrates that NewJeans’ popularity and influence in Japan remain strong.
This latest award further reinforces that K-pop’s global impact is not a passing trend but a sustained cultural phenomenon. It also proves that NewJeans’ music possesses a timeless appeal that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Since debuting, NewJeans has consistently released hits including “Attention,” “Hype Boy,” “OMG,” “Super Shy,” and “ETA,” establishing themselves as a defining act of the fifth generation of K-pop. Their unique Y2K concept, addictive melodies, and outstanding talent have won them fans across the globe.
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