Riot Games, the game developer behind popular titles like League of Legends and Valorant, has announced that HYBE-signed K-pop group NewJeans will be performing the anthem for the 2023 League of Legends World Championship. The event, also known as Worlds, is one of the most widely viewed e-Sports tournaments, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. NewJeans’ song, titled “GODS,” will be released on October 3. The group debuted last summer and achieved a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart in August. Riot Games has a history of collaborating with superstar artists for the Worlds anthem, including Imagine Dragons, Zedd, and Lil Nas X.
This collaboration between Riot Games and NewJeans is seen as a celebration of both the K-pop group’s rise to stardom and the 10th anniversary of Worlds anthems. The partnership is expected to be a cultural celebration, particularly because the event will be held in South Korea, NewJeans’ home country. The anthem, “GODS,” is described as having epic and intense production elements combined with NewJeans’ powerful vocals. The music video is said to feature various recognizable moments from past World Championships. The Worlds anthem has become an iconic moment for the League of Legends community and has been a platform for artists to showcase their talents.
Riot Games has a history of working with superstar artists, with the Worlds anthem gaining popularity and reaching billions of streams. The company has previously collaborated with Imagine Dragons, who achieved over two billion streams for their hit single “Warriors.” The anthem has become a highly anticipated and celebrated part of the League of Legends World Championship. The partnership with NewJeans is expected to be another successful collaboration, as the K-pop group has been making waves in the music industry since their debut. The release of the anthem and its music video on October 3 is set to be a significant moment for both the League of Legends community and fans of NewJeans.