"We have selected BTS as the 19th best pop star of the 21st century," Billboard said. "We must remember the seven-member group that has elevated K-pop to a global level,"
"BTS has set a high standard for hit song production in pop music over the past decade," Billboard said.
"They broke through the limitations that had held them back," he continued. "Their global sensation was a Beatles-level success, and it became a new blueprint for all of pop."
During this time, BTS has set a monumental record by topping the US Billboard main song chart "Hot 100" and the main album chart "Billboard 200" six times each.
Their single "Butter" released in 2021 topped the Hot 100 for 10 weeks.
Nominated for the Grammy Awards, America's most prestigious music awards ceremony
It also rose five times. Billboard cited the members' flexible and harmonious musicality, excellent performances, and ARMY (fandom name) as some of the secrets to BTS' success.
Billboard said, "One of the best attributes that sets BTS apart as pop stars is the members' ability to transform and blend genres," and "Each member has their own unique style and voice.
"V's chilling vocals, JIMIN's sweet and sensual voice, and JIN's flawless belting are all very good," he said.
belting), JUNG KOOK's natural singing voice, American hip hop and Korean underground culture were the inspirations that helped shape the sound of BTS.
The group focused on UGA, RM, and J-HOPE. BTS's excellent performance skills were also praised. Billboard said, "BTS is a group that excels in a variety of genres, from hip-hop dance to ballet.
They will perform choreography that will differentiate them from existing groups, moving between different styles." Billboard also commented on ARMY's unique traits, saying, "They grow together with the seven members at every stage.
"The group has strengthened solidarity among diverse communities across all ages, races and religions," Billboard said. Billboard described BTS' achievements as "unapproachable."
Billboard said, "No other group has been able to achieve what BTS has achieved this century," and "BTS is truly on a new path.
Meanwhile, since last month, Billboard has been releasing a list of the 25 most important and influential pop stars in the United States of the 21st century, two of whom are listed each week.
Earlier in the day, Keith Perry rose to 25th place, Ed Sheeran to 24th place, and Bad Bernie to 23rd place, while One Direction and Lil Nasty were in 22nd and 23rd place, respectively.
- Wayne came in at 21st and Bruno Mars came in at 20th.
2024/09/12 08:22 KST
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