BTS Joins Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century' List

In another feather to their cap, BTS has made it one of the greatest K-pop bands in 2024. The Korean boy group has secured the 19th spot on the US Billboard’s latest list of the “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century,” confirmed the music magazine on Tuesday. “BTS crashed through every door of what it takes to be a successful pop act and expanded that with a scope never quite seen before. 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,” it said in a statement.

It further added that the BTS members even amassed Beatles-sized success, becoming a “new blueprint” for everything pop. The K-pop band has even notched six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and six Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in the US alone. It also mentioned the band’s special relationship with fans, and ARMYs, and how their ability to connect and blend has made them stand out as pop stars.

In the meantime, as soon as the news came out, fans went crazy, flooding social media platforms with comments and congratulations. A user wrote, “BTS has taken pop to a whole new level.”

Another added, “Well deserved! BTS not only redefined K-pop but also shattered global barriers. Their influence goes beyond music, creating a movement that unites fans across the world. Legends in every sense!”

“CONGRATULATIONS BTS BTS GREATEST POP STAR BTS PAVED THE WAY,” another comment read.

A user wrote, “Congrats to you all.”

More About BTS Boys

Bangtan Sonyeondan, best known as BTS, made their debut in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. Comprising of RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, they released their debut EP 2 Cool 4 Skool in the same year.

Over the years, the band has released several hit songs, including the likes of Dynamite, Butter, My Universe, Spring Day, Idol, DNA, Life Goes On, and others. The members have also achieved success through individual projects. Currently, their group activities remain on pause, following their mandatory military service. BTS is expected to reunite in 2025.