K-Pop Group NewJeans Drops "Ditto" off Upcoming Album 'OMG'
The full record will release in the new year.
UPDATE (December 19, 2022): Buzzy K-pop group NewJeans has dropped their latest single “Ditto,” the first off their upcoming second album titled OMG.
The release was teased over the past week with snippets from the latest music video, where members Minji, Haerin, Hanni, Danielle and Hyein are seen running down the hallway of a school. With mysterious captions such as “NewJeans 6” and six girls seen running past the camera in the teaser, fans were speculating the introduction of a new member, although the rumors were quickly debunked after producer Min Hee-jin shared in an interview that there will be a surprise cameo appearance.
“Ditto” is co-written by Minji and musicians The Black Skirts and Oohyo. Listen to the track on major streaming platforms like Spotify now and watch the music video above. OMG will drop on January 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. KST (4 a.m. EST).
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ORIGINAL STORY (December 11, 2022): NewJeans, arguably one of the buzziest rookie K-pop groups of 2022, is soon returning with new music after their hit debut album, New Jeans.
The quintet took to social media to tease their upcoming winter-themed release, titled “Ditto.” The group had already announced last month that they would pre-release a winter song ahead of the official launch of their upcoming album OMG, which is slated to drop in the new year.
The teasers for the anticipated tracks feature motion graphics reading “NewJeans” in a holiday-themed layout while another visual features select song lyrics. Though there isn’t much revealed through the teaser visuals, fans have been commenting, “OMG OMG I’M SO EXCITED,” “Better than nothing I guess, thanks ADOR.”
NewJeans, comprised of five members Minji, Haerin, Hanni, Danielle and Hyein, debuted in August this year with direction by Min Hee-jin, a K-pop veteran known for her work with iconic groups such as SHINee, Girls’ Generation and f(x). The rising music act is the first from ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE Corporation, which is home to BTS.
Peep the teasers down below. NewJeans’ “Ditto” will pre-release on December 19 at 6 p.m. KST (4 a.m. EST), followed by the full album OMG on January 2, 2023 at the same time.
NewJeans of Winter 🐇
NewJeans “OMG”
🎵Ditto: 2022.12.19. 6PM (KST)
🎵OMG: 2023.1.2. 6PM (KST)#NewJeans #뉴진스#NewJeans_OMG #NewJeans_Ditto#NewJeans_of_Winter pic.twitter.com/OpCnnadLxD— NewJeans (@NewJeans_ADOR) December 11, 2022
NewJeans of Winter 🌨
NewJeans “OMG”
🎵Ditto: 2022.12.19. 6PM (KST)
🎵OMG: 2023.1.2. 6PM (KST)#NewJeans #뉴진스#NewJeans_OMG #NewJeans_Ditto#NewJeans_of_Winter pic.twitter.com/myefKvcYKG— NewJeans (@NewJeans_ADOR) December 11, 2022
