Released in January 2023, ‘OMG’ served as the title track for NJZ (NewJeans)’ single album of the same name.
The song, performed by members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, blends UK garage and trap rhythms, creating an upbeat and energetic hip-hop R&B sound.
Despite their legal battle leading to a suspension of activities, ‘OMG’ continues to dominate global music charts. The song initially topped South Korea’s major music rankings alongside its B-side track ‘Ditto’ and even made its way onto the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. More than just a fleeting success, ‘OMG’ maintained a long-standing presence on both domestic and international charts, earning sustained love from fans worldwide. Additionally, the track received critical acclaim, being named one of the ‘Best Songs of 2023’ by renowned international media outlets such as Consequence and the Associated Press.
NewJeans has now accumulated a total of 14 songs with over 100 million streams on Spotify. ‘OMG’ leads with over 800 million streams, followed by ‘Ditto’ and ‘Super Shy’ with over 700 million each. ‘Hype Boy’ has surpassed 600 million streams, while ‘Attention’ has reached 400 million. ‘New Jeans’ and ‘ETA’ have each surpassed 300 million, while ‘Cookie,’ ‘Hurt,’ and ‘Cool With You’ have all exceeded 200 million. ‘ASAP,’ ‘Get Up,’ ‘How Sweet,’ and ‘Supernatural’ have each crossed the 100 million mark.
In total, NewJeans’ discography has amassed over 6 billion combined streams on Spotify, proving that despite their court-ordered hiatus, their music continues to captivate listeners worldwide.
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