NewJeans' 'Get Up' on the main U.S. Billboard chart

NewJeans (NewJeans·Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, Hyein) has once again made an impact on the global stage as their second mini-album, 'Get Up,' charts for two consecutive weeks on the main U.S. Billboard chart.

According to the latest Billboard chart released on December 5th (local time) for the week of December 9th, 'Get Up' climbed 37 spots from the previous week, ranking at 80th on the Billboard 200, the main album chart. Following a notable 35-spot rise last week, the album has attracted attention by significantly improving its position for two consecutive weeks. 'Get Up' has now spent 19 consecutive weeks on the chart, setting a record for the longest-charting period among 4th generation K-pop boy and girl groups, surpassing their own previous record.

'Get Up' has gained recognition in the global music market, being selected as one of the "Best Albums of 2023" by various prestigious international media outlets. 

Foreign media praised it as a "strong contender for the best album released this year" (Rolling Stone), "the most modern, progressive, and fantastic pop album released this year" (The New York Times), and a "album that firmly establishes itself as the next big thing" (GQ UK).

The title track of 'Get Up,' 'Super Shy,' continues to sail smoothly on the Billboard charts. This week, 'Super Shy' ranked 79th on the 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' chart and 115th on the 'Global 200' chart, maintaining its position in the top rankings for 21 consecutive weeks on both charts. 

Another title track from 'Get Up,' 'ETA,' secured the 182nd position on the 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' chart, marking its 19th week on the chart.

On the 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' chart, the track 'Ditto' from the single album 'OMG,' released in January of this year, held the 130th position, while the album's title track 'OMG' secured the 158th position, maintaining their presence on the chart for 50 and 48 weeks, respectively.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun