Billboard on Sept. 10 ranked K-pop sensation BTS 19th on the American music magainze’s list of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century.
By Xu Aiying
Photos = Billboard’s official website
BTS has made the list of Billboard’s greatest pop stars of the 21st century.
The American music media company on Sept. 10 ranked the boy band 19th on its list.
Mentioning how BTS topped the Hot 100 main singles and Billboard 200 albums charts six times each, Billboard said, “The global sensations have amassed Beatles-sized success.”
“No K-pop group — or group in general — has been able to accomplish what Bangtan has this century,” it said. “From creating a global community to expanding K-pop well outside of its genre and delivering seven successful pop star solo acts, BTS truly paved the way.”
BTS on Sept. 10 came in 19th on Billboard’s list of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century.
Billboard called the group’s special bond with its fan group ARMY and the diverse musical capacity of each BTS member as the secrets to success.
The article said, “The group has broken through ceilings for boy bands, K-pop and South Korean artists in general, all while creating a meaningful community that is continually inspired by BTS’ message of positivity, love and connection.”
“Being trained in the K-pop methodology prepared all seven to be strong in all areas of performance,” it added, mentioning not only BTS’ high-quality music videos and stage presence but also choreography that combines hip-hop with aerial, ballet and interpretive dance.
Since last month, Billboard has featured two artists per week for its “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century” list starting with Katy Perry at 25th. Ed Sheeran followed at 24th, Bad Bunny 23rd, One Direction 22nd, Lil Wayne 21st and Bruno Mars 20th.
