SEOUL – July 22, 2024: NewJeans’ recent ‘Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome’ Fan Meeting, held at the end of June, featured a remarkable performance by HANNI that left fans spellbound. Her soulful rendition of Seiko Matsuda’s 1980 hit “Blue Coral Reef” not only captivated the audience but also reignited global appreciation for the original track.
Following HANNI’s heartfelt tribute, Spotify streams for Matsuda’s classic soared by nearly 530% in the subsequent week. This surge underscores the transcendent power of music and the profound impact of exceptional covers in reviving timeless hits.
Since their explosive debut in July 2022, NewJeans—comprising MINJI, HANNI, DANIELLE, HAERIN, and HYEIN—has rapidly ascended to stardom, garnering a massive global fanbase known as Bunnies. The group now boasts over 17.6 million monthly listeners and billions of streams on Spotify. Over the past 28 days, Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei emerged as the top cities streaming NewJeans, while the US, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil topped the list of countries.
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To celebrate NewJeans’ second anniversary, fans can tune into ‘This is NewJeans’ on Spotify, featuring audio messages from the members themselves. Additionally, top listeners can earn an exclusive digital sharecard to flaunt their fandom. More details about the campaign are available on @SpotifyKR.
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