NewJeans' song 'Ditto' has surpassed 300 million streams, earning triple platinum status, making them the first K-pop girl group to do so.
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NewJeans has added another meaningful record in Japan. On the 27th, according to the Japan Record Association, NewJeans' single 'OMG' track 'Ditto' has surpassed 300 million cumulative streams as of October 2025, earning 'Triple Platinum' certification in the streaming category. NewJeans is the first K-pop girl group to receive 'Triple Platinum' certification in the streaming category. Expanding to K-pop as a whole, only two artists have songs that meet this certification. Released on December 19, 2022, the hit song 'Ditto' is a track that reinterprets the Baltimore club dance music genre with NewJeans' unique sensibility. It features dreamy humming, warm sounds, and the members' gentle vocals. At that time, NewJeans ranked on the US Billboard's main song chart 'HOT 100' and the UK Official 'Single Top 100' just six months after their debut. In South Korea, they achieved numerous new records, including the top spot on the 2023 MelOn annual chart. 'Ditto' continues to boast enduring popularity. This song won the Best K-Pop Song award at the Japanese music awards 'MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025' held in May this year. - Attention is focused on NewJeans' full group return... winning Trend of the Year at '2025 KGMA'! - Japanese media also pays attention to NewJeans... will all members return?
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