Riot Games has unveiled NewJeans as the artist set to perform the anthem for the 2023 League of Legends World Championship, titled ‘GODS’. The song, composed by Riot Games’ principal composer Sebastien Najand and Alex Seaver of Mako, will be released for fans to enjoy on YouTube and various music platforms at 2PM KST on October 4th.
The ‘Worlds Anthem’ is the rallying cry for our community every year, and we’re so excited to partner with NewJeans to deliver this incredible moment… Between “Worlds” taking place in Korea and NewJeans’ meteoric rise, this partnership felt fated as a true cultural celebration. ‘GODS’ juxtaposes epic and intense production elements with NewJeans’ beautiful and powerful vocals – conveying both the grind and the glory that awaits our players at “Worlds.”
Carrie Dunn, Riot Games Global Head of Creative, Esports
It was a new experience for all of us… It was fun to try a new genre and sound. Through this collaboration, we are happy to present a song that incorporates both NewJeans’ and League of Legends’ unique colors. We hope it brings you a new sense of empowerment!
NewJeans
We’re honored to be partnering with NewJeans for “Worlds 2023” – both a historic breakthrough year for the group and momentous for esports fans as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Worlds anthems… NewJeans joins the ranks of superstars such as Imagine Dragons, Zedd, and Lil Nas X who have helped make the anthem such an iconic moment for our community.
Maria Egan, Riot Games Entertainment Global Head of Music & Events
The “2023 Worlds” music video will narrate the journey of Korean pro player Kim “Deft” HyukKyu, from discovering League of Legends in high school to his remarkable performance at “Worlds 2022.” This video shares not only Deft’s personal story and unyielding spirit but also the story of a team that overcame immense challenges to become World Champions.
We don’t want to spoil too much of the music video, but expect to see familiar faces and unforgettable moments reimagined as we follow Deft’s story from its beginning in 2013 to his victorious World Championship last year… Allies becoming adversaries is a story all athletes can relate to, and we think ‘GODS’ will set the stage for what’s bound to be an incredible Worlds.
Carrie Dunn, Riot Games Global Head of Creative, Esports
The “League of Legends World Championship,” known as “Worlds,” represents the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition, featuring top teams from nine regions competing for the coveted world champion title. Held annually in a different host region, the tournament involves qualified teams from professional leagues worldwide and spans a month. Worlds is renowned as one of the most widely watched and followed esports events, with “Worlds 2021” drawing an impressive audience, including an average minute audience (AMA) of 30 million, a peak concurrent user (PCU) count of 73 million, and over 1 billion hours watched. It remains one of the world’s largest and most popular gaming and sporting events.
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