NewJeans Crowned as the Top Female Idol Group in Global K-Pop Poll
NewJeans has been named the top female idol group in the latest global K-Pop poll conducted by 'KTOPSTAR', a site that reflects the current state of K-POP. From January 12 to January 19, NewJeans emerged victorious in the 'Best Female Idol' category, surpassing IVE and BLACKPINK, who tied for second place.
This achievement highlights NewJeans' unwavering popularity, as they have sold the most albums among female K-Pop artists for two consecutive years. According to recent Circle Chart data, NewJeans' albums sold a total of 3,098,275 copies last year, securing the highest sales share among female K-Pop artists at 11.4%.
NewJeans' digital and streaming power remains strong in 2024, with 13 of their songs, including 'How Sweet', 'Super Shy', 'Ditto', 'OMG', 'ETA', and 'Hype Boy', ranking in the global K-Pop category. Additionally, 11 and 10 of their songs ranked in the digital and streaming categories, respectively. On Melon's 2024 annual chart, 8 of the top songs were by NewJeans, demonstrating the group's widespread appeal across both new releases and past hits.
Meanwhile, 'KTOPSTAR' continues to conduct popularity votes in various categories, including male/female trot, male/female idols, and male/female rookies, with support services offered upon reaching designated vote counts.