NewJeans Sings Theme Song for 'LoL World Championship'... "Fresh Experience, Enjoyed It"

K-Pop Group Full Lineup Debut, Released on the 4th of Next Month

The group 'NewJeans' will be the first complete K-pop group to sing the theme song for the 'LoL World Championship.'

Group NewJeans. [Photo by ADOR]

On the 27th, their agency ADOR announced that 'GODS,' the theme song for Riot Games' '2023 LoL World Championship' sung by NewJeans, will be released on October 4th at 2 PM.

The 'LoL World Championship' is a tournament boasting the highest prestige in e-sports, and NewJeans will be the first and only complete K-pop group to perform the theme song for this event. Previously, the K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE members Miyeon and Soyeon participated in the virtual idol group 'K/DA,' based on the 'LoL' universe, and performed 'POP/STARS.'

'GODS' was co-produced by Riot Games' senior composer Sebastien Najand and Alex Seaver of the group Mako, who contributed to 'Legends Never Die,' 'RISE,' and the original soundtrack of the feature-length animation series 'ARCANE.'

The music video features the recent tournament challenge story of pro gamer Kim Hyuk-kyu, known as 'Deft,' who gained attention for his motto "The important thing is an unbreakable spirit" (Jungkkokma).

NewJeans' performance of the '2023 LoL World Championship' theme song holds special significance as it is the first championship held in Korea in five years and marks the 10th anniversary of the 'LoL World Championship' theme song release.

So far, global top-tier artists such as Imagine Dragons and Lil Nas X have participated in the 'LoL World Championship' theme songs. ADOR stated, "NewJeans has once again proven their global status and influence across various fields by joining such a world-class lineup just one year after their debut."

NewJeans expressed, "Collaborating with Riot Games was a fresh experience. We enjoyed trying new genres and sounds, and we are happy to present a song that reflects both NewJeans and the unique color of LoL through this collaboration."

The teaser video for 'GODS,' the '2023 LoL World Championship' theme song sung by NewJeans, can be viewed on the official LoL YouTube channel. The music video and track will be released on October 4th at 2 PM via the official LoL YouTube channel and major domestic and international music platforms.

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