On Saturday, Jan. 30, Esquire Magazine shared their "The Best Pop Bands of All Time Prove the Universal Power of Music" list. Among all the big-name powerhouses celebrities, BTS shined as the only K-pop group. Keep on reading to learn more.
BTS the Lone K-Pop Act on the List of Esquire's "The Best Pop Bands of All Time Prove the Universal Power of Music"
According to Esquire, pop music references popular music. It is mostly known for its catchy melodies, memorable choruses, and creative lyrics. With that, Esquire looked at the hit-maker groups in the history of music. The only requirement Esquire had in selecting a group to make their list is "topping the charts."
Esquire's list was ranked in no particular order, and BTS was the final group Esquire mentioned. They noted that K-pop as a genre has been around four decades now, but BTS is arguably at the frontline of the genre's worldwide success. The group's fanbase, the ARMYs, have helped change history by redefining boy groups, fandom power, and pop music as a whole.
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The publication noted that their most recent hit songs, "Dynamite' and "Life Goes On," is a blend of disco, hip-hop, pop, and R&B. Both songs feature catchy melodies and both are meant to soothe and comfort the listener despite the difficult situation in the world.
BTS's Soars High with "Dynamite" and "Life Goes On"
"Dynamite" was released on Aug. 21, 2020, and is the boy band's first all-English single. The song, which was released to bring hope and joy despite the COVID-19 pandemic, talks about appreciating the little things in life.
"Dynamite" earned BTS a Grammy nomination for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards under the "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance."
In terms of chart performance, "Dynamite" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the first time a Korean act had a number one hit in the United States.
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"Dynamite" also peaked at the top of the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S charts. The track peaked within the top 10 charts of 25 countries and specifically topped the charts in South Korea, Singapore, Scotland, Malaysia, Lithuania, Israel, and Hungary.
"Life Goes On" was released on Nov. 20, 2020, as the lead single of BTS's fifth studio album, "BE." On the Billboard Hot 100, "Life Goes On" debuted at number one, making it the first Korean-language song to hit number one in the United States.
"Life Goes On" is the fifth-most viewed YouTube music video in the first 24 hours, garnering 71.6 million views within that time period. "Life Goes On" also peaked at number one on the Billboard Digital Song Sales and Billboard Global 200 charts.
Additionally, "Life Goes On" won the "Song of the Year - November" at the Gaon Chart Music Awards.
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BTS sits on Esquire's list with Destiny's Child, ABBA, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and The Supremes.
Congratulations, BTS!
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Written by Alexa Lewis
