뉴진스. 사진ㅣ라이엇게임즈
그룹 뉴진스(NewJeans)가 ‘2023 리그 오브 레전드 월드 챔피언십’ 결승전의 오프닝 무대를 장식한다.
라이엇 게임즈와 뉴진스 소속사 어도어는 4일 “오는 19일 서울 구로구 고척스카이돔에서 열리는 ‘2023 리그 오브 레전드(이하 LoL) 월드 챔피언십’ 결승전 오프닝 세리머니에 뉴진스(민지 하니 다니엘 해린 혜인)가 출연한다”라고 밝혔다.
’롤드컵‘으로도 불리는 ’LoL 월드 챔피언십‘이 한국에서 개최되는 것은 2014년, 2018년 이후 이번이 세 번째다. 특히 온라인으로도 생중계되는 이 대회 결승전은 동시 최고 시청자 수 7400만 명(2021년 기준)에 달할 정도로 전 세계가 주목하는 지상 최대의 e스포츠 축제다.
뉴진스는 결승전의 시작을 알리는 오프닝 무대에 올라 ’2023 LoL 월드 챔피언십‘ 주제곡 ’갓즈‘(GODS) 퍼포먼스를 최초 공개한다. ’갓즈‘는 웅장한 사운드에 뉴진스의 파워풀한 보컬이 어우러진 ’LoL 월드 챔피언십‘ 열 번째 주제곡으로, 역대 주제곡 중 공개 첫날(10월4일) 스포티파이 최다 스트리밍 신기록을 쓰고, 미국 빌보드 글로벌 차트에 3주 연속 차트인하는 등 뜨거운 반응을 얻고 있다.
그간 ’LoL 월드 챔피언십‘ 결승전 오프닝 무대에는 이매진 드래곤스(Imagine Dragons), 릴 나스 엑스(Lil Nas X) 등 역대 주제곡을 부른 정상급 아티스트들이 출연해 화제를 모았다. 뉴진스는 K팝 그룹 완전체로는 처음으로 ’LoL 월드 챔피언십‘ 주제곡을 부른 데 이어 결승전 오프닝 무대까지 장식하며 한층 높아진 글로벌 영향력을 증명했다.
뉴진스는 웅장한 곡에 걸맞은 압도적 퍼포먼스로 결승전 분위기를 뜨겁게 달굴 계획으로, ’갓즈‘ 뮤직비디오상의 기술적인 효과가 오프라인으로 생생하게 구현돼 더욱 생동감 있는 무대가 펼쳐질 예정이다.
’2023 LoL 월드 챔피언십‘ 결승전 오프NewJeans to Perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 League of Legends World Championship
NewJeans, a popular K-pop group, has been chosen to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship finals. Riot Games and NewJeans’ agency, ADOOR, announced on the 4th that NewJeans (Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, Hyeeun) will be appearing at the opening ceremony of the finals, which will take place on the 19th of this month at the Guro District’s Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
The LoL World Championship, also known as the “World Cup” of LoL, is being held in Korea for the third time, following the events in 2014 and 2018. The finals of this tournament, which are also broadcasted online, attract the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, with a record-breaking simultaneous viewership of 74 million people (as of 2021), making it the largest esports event in the world.
NewJeans will perform the opening stage of the finals, unveiling their performance of the theme song for the 2023 LoL World Championship, titled “GODS.” “GODS” combines NewJeans’ powerful vocals with a majestic sound and has received a hot response, breaking the Spotify streaming record on its first day of release (October 4th) and charting on the Billboard Global chart for three consecutive weeks.
In the past, top artists such as Imagine Dragons and Lil Nas X have performed the theme songs at the opening ceremonies of the LoL World Championship finals, creating a buzz. NewJeans, as a complete K-pop group, not only sang the theme song for the LoL World Championship for the first time but also decorated the opening stage of the finals, proving their increased global influence.
NewJeans plans to heat up the atmosphere of the finals with their overwhelming performance that matches the grandeur of the song. The technical effects from the “GODS” music video will be vividly reproduced offline, creating a more dynamic and exciting stage.
The opening ceremony of the 2023 LoL World Championship finals will begin at 5 p.m. on the 19th and can be watched through the official website.
[By Shin Young-eun, Star Today reporter]
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What types of in-game features and exclusive rewards are available during the Lunar Revel event in League of Legends?
Lunar New Year Event Returns to League of Legends
League of Legends players can once again celebrate the Lunar New Year with the return of the Lunar Revel event. Developed by Riot Games, this annual event introduces a variety of in-game features and exclusive rewards for players to enjoy.
During the Lunar Revel event, players can participate in special game modes, complete themed missions, and earn Lunar Revel tokens. These tokens can be exchanged for festive-themed skins, chromas, icons, and more. Additionally, players can also unlock a series of limited-time emotes and ward skins to further personalize their gaming experience.
In addition to the in-game rewards, Riot Games has partnered with various popular artists from around the world to create Lunar New Year-themed music. This special collaboration aims to create a festive atmosphere for players during the event.
The Lunar Revel event is not only a fun celebration of the Lunar New Year but also an opportunity for players to engage with the League of Legends community. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, this event offers exciting content for everyone to enjoy.
So mark your calendars and join millions of players in celebrating the Lunar New Year in League of Legends. The event is now live and will run for a limited time, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to grab exclusive rewards and experience all the festivities.
