NewJeans’ ‘How Sweet’ Surpasses 200 Million Streams on Spotify



K-pop group NewJeans has added another hit to their Spotify record, with “How Sweet” surpassing 200 million streams, marking the group’s 11th track to reach this milestone on the world’s largest music streaming platform.



Released in May 2023, “How Sweet” is a vibrant hip-hop track based on Miami Bass, capturing NewJeans’ signature cool and bold vibe. Upon release, it quickly soared to the top of major Korean music charts like Melon, Genie, and Bugs, alongside its B-side track “Bubble Gum.” The song also performed strongly on global charts, including the Billboard Global 200.



Even nearly a year after its release, “How Sweet” remains a mainstay on Korean streaming charts, showcasing its lasting popularity. Its global success also earned the song a spot on Rolling Stone’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2024,” where the magazine praised it as “a continuation of NewJeans’ bold and experimental sonic journey.”



To date, NewJeans has amassed over 6.2 billion total streams on Spotify across their discography. Their top-streamed songs include:





“OMG” with over 800 million streams



“Ditto” and “Super Shy” with over 700 million each



“Hype Boy” with over 600 million



“Attention” with over 400 million



“New Jeans” and “ETA” with over 300 million



“Cookie”, “Hurt”, “Cool With You”, and “How Sweet” each surpassing 200 million



“ASAP”, “Get Up”, “Supernatural”, and “Bubble Gum” each topping 100 million.


Written by Mun Wan SikTranslated by Lee So Yun