“Blue Coral Reef” by Seiko Matsuda gets a Spotify stream surge of almost 530% after NewJeans HANNI performed the song at a recent Tokyo Dome fan meeting.
HANNI, together with her co-NewJeans members, recently had their Bunnies Camp 2024 fan meeting at Tokyo Dome last June. She has the fans in the palm of her hand with her rendition of Seiko Matsuda’s 1980 song “Blue Coral Reef.” Her rendition of the song not only draws acclaim from fans but also sparks modern appreciation for the original song.
The following week after HANNI’s performance, Spotify streams for the original song surged by a staggering rate of almost 530%. In addition to discovering music at different points in time on the streaming app, the rise in streams is proof of how a great cover song can bring past hits back into modern times.
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Since NewJeans’ debut in July 2022, which consists of MINJI, HANNI, DANIELLE, HAERIN, and HYEIN, they have been making their marks with their songs and gaining popularity worldwide. They leave their mark in the K-pop industry. The group has over 17.6 million monthly listeners and billions of streams on Spotify.
Over the last 28 days, Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei have been the top 5 cities streaming the group. The top five countries are the US, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil.
Do you want more NewJeans? Dive into This is NewJeans playlist, which has audio messages from the members themselves to celebrate their second anniversary. An exclusive digital sharecard also awaits the top listeners as a reward for their dedication.
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