NewJeans Confirms To Sing for League of Legends World Championship Anthem— Bunnies Go Wild
Riot Games has officially confirmed an exciting collaboration for the 10th anniversary of the 2023 League of Legends World Championship.
NewJeans, the emerging girl group from ADOR, is set to be featured in the championship's anthem track titled "GODS."
The announcement was made via Riot Games' official profile on X, generating significant buzz among fans.
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Speculation about a potential collaboration between NewJeans and Riot Games had been circulating in recent times.
However, the confirmation arrived in the form of a tweet from the League of Legends' official X account.
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Carrie Dunn, the Global Head of Creative Esports at Riot Games, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, especially in the context of the championship's 10th anniversary.
Dunn highlighted the significance of the Worlds Anthem, describing it as a yearly rallying cry for the gaming community. He emphasized the excitement surrounding the partnership with NewJeans, citing the championship's location in Korea and the group's meteoric rise.
"GODS" promises to blend epic and intense production elements with NewJeans' captivating vocals, capturing both the dedication and the glory awaiting players at Worlds.
The anthem for this year's championship will be composed by Sebastien Najand, Riot Games' Head Composer, and Alex Seaver from Mako.
This dynamic duo is also credited with co-writing the previous iconic game anthems, "Legends Never Die" and "Rise," along with contributing to several tracks on the beloved Arcane soundtrack, Riot Games' acclaimed animated TV series.
NewJeans: Amplifying the League of Legends Championship Finals with 'GODS' Anthem
NewJeans' involvement in the anthem "GODS" is expected to elevate the atmosphere during the championship finals, drawing even more attention to this prestigious event.
Anthem: "GODS" ft. @NewJeans_ADOR Teaser | #LeagueOfLegends
— League Of Legends Leaks & News (@LeagueOfLeaks) September 26, 2023
OCT 3 // 10PM PT
OCT 4 // 2PM KST pic.twitter.com/M5T3DYafth
Riot Games has a history of collaborating with renowned musicians to promote international esports competitions, with artists like Lil Nas X, Zedd, and Imagine Dragons previously performing the game's anthems.
In 2022, Korean soloist and rapper Jackson Wang from GOT7 made a memorable appearance at the League of Legends World Championships in North America.
NewJeans has already made a splash in the esports world earlier this year when Fnatic's VALORANT player, Boaster, incorporated their signature "OMG hook-step" into his celebratory moves during VCT LockIn.
Worlds 2023 Song Announced | #LeagueOfLegends
— League Of Legends Leaks & News (@LeagueOfLeaks) September 26, 2023
The song will be called "Gods" by NewJeans and will be released on October 4th pic.twitter.com/2actNLQaxe
Additionally, the League of Legends Worlds music video is expected to provide a unique perspective on the journey of Korean professional player Kim 'Deft' Hyuk-kyu, tracing his path from high school to his triumphant victory at Worlds 2022.
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While the specific genre of "GODS" has not been disclosed, it is clear from NewJeans' announcement that it will diverge from their usual mid-tempo pop style.
The group expressed their excitement for this collaboration and their goal of introducing a fresh sense of empowerment through their music.
For those unfamiliar with the League of Legends World Championship, Riot Games hosts this prestigious annual professional esports event.
GODS ft. NewJeans (뉴진스) (Official Music Video)
It features teams from across the globe competing in the highly acclaimed multiplayer online battle arena game, League of Legends.
Millions of viewers worldwide tune in to watch the live streams and broadcasts of this captivating event.
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