Newjeans has again left a mark on the global phase, gaining a coveted point The list “21 Under 21” 2025 by Billboard—And this year are technically i Only K-Pop Act To obtain the distinction!
Newjeans honored in the list of ’21 under 21 ‘2025
ON May 16 (local time)Billboard revealed its annual list “21 Under 21”, which highlights the More influential and promising artists under the age of 21. The selections are based on a combination of factors, including Album sales, streaming performance, career trajectoryand overall impact on the musical industry. Despite the Ongoing legal tensions between Hybe and Ador, Newjeans has demonstrated their power of resistance and global influence by making the list For the second consecutive year.
Billboard noted that Newjeans continued to do so dominate international graphicsmaintaining their popularity and musical momentum also between the internal challenges of the agency. Their back-to-back appearance in this prestigious list consolidated their reputation of Group of fourth generation girls of pilasses with a vast base of global fan.
In addition to Newjeans, another group of girls affiliated in Hybe, KatseyeIt was also recognized. Formed through the survival show “The debut: Dream Academy”Katseye has gained Billboard praise for their chemistry and a growing presence in the sector. The publication also mentioned at high expectations for their next second EP ‘Beautiful chaos’Following the success of their debut in 2024 ‘Sister (soft is strong)’.
Since Billboard has launched the list “21 Under 21” for the first time in 2010, Eight k-pop acts They were present. These include Wonder Girls (2010), Hyuna (2011), IU (2012), Lee HI (2013), Akmu (2014), Seventete (2015), twenty times (2017), AND NCT Dream (2018–2020).
Newjeans are now one of the Only k-pop acts to appear several timesmarking a historical result for the group. Needless to say, it seems that the group of girls is also intended for even bigger things despite some difficulties e Fans expect to see them continue to be successful in the future.
Congratulations to Newjeans and Katseye for this deserved recognition!
