NewJeans (뉴진스) achieved remarkable success at the Melon Music Awards 2023 (MMA2023), securing five awards, including the Grand Prize (Daesang), just 1 year and 4 months after their debut. The members—Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein—were honored with the awards for ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Best Song of the Year’ (Ditto) at the MMA2023 held on December 2 at Incheon Inspire Arena. Additionally, they received recognition in categories such as ‘Top 10,’ ‘Best Female Group,’ and ‘Million Top 10,’ totaling five awards.
Expressing gratitude during their acceptance speech for ‘Best Song of the Year,’ NewJeans said, “We have fond memories of healing when we first heard ‘Ditto,’ and we are pleased and thankful that the feelings we experienced are being conveyed to many people. Now that winter is approaching, we hope you have a warm day listening to ‘Ditto.'”
After winning the ‘Artist of the Year’ award, they remarked, “It’s an honor and a joy to receive many good awards at a prestigious ceremony so shortly after our debut. We feel the responsibility to grow and repay with better performances. We are looking forward to the future as NewJeans.”