Jiselle Casucian

Top 10 K-Pop Groups Taking Over the Globe Jiselle Casucian Music, one of the oldest elements that defined history, does not escape the trends of today. The Korean culture has been taking the world by storm. Each year, new companies release new groups and produce top-selling albums and chart-topping singles continuously. If you’re looking for the list of the top 10 korean pop bands taking over the world this 2020, you’re in the right place. Take a glimpse. BTS (방탄소년단) (Photo taken from: Bighit) LABEL: Bighit Labels DEBUT DATE: June 13, 2013 MEMBERS: RM, J-Hope, Jin, Jimin, V, Jungkook, Suga (Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Also known as “Bulletproof Boyscouts,” BTS has been to break multiple world records and dominating charts worldwide. The seven-member band boasts multiple sold-out stadium tours and named as some most influential people just last year. Their 2019 album “Map of the Soul: Persona,” which features hit single “Boy with Luv ft. Halsey,” was said to have won the group up to 132 awards in both by December 2019. Their newest release “Map of the Soul: 7,” released last February 2020, is already gaining its own list of awards. The group was recognized as United Nations Youth Ambassadors in 2019 until present, and has launched multiple projects—the most recent being “BTS Connect,” promoting artworks and funding museum shows worldwide. BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) (Photo taken from: YG Entertainment) LABEL: YG Entertainment DEBUT DATE: August 8, 2016 MEMBERS: Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé (From left to right) One of the biggest girl groups to date, Blackpink has already gained their reputation from their solo works before even debuting as a girl group. Blackpink is widely known for their multiple hit singles like “Kill this Love,” and “Ddu-Ddu-Ddu.” The group was the first to play at California’s famous Coachella. Aside from being the highest charting female K-Pop act, Blackpink is also famous for being the ambassador of multiple wellknown brands like Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and many more. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (투모로우바이투게더) (Photo taken from: Bighit Labels) LABEL: Bighit Labels DEBUT DATE: March 4, 2019 MEMBERS: Beomgyu, Taehyun, Yeonjun, Soobin, Hueningkai (From left to right) Tomorrow x Together, or TXT, is Bighit’s newest boyband and the first one to debut after BTS. Despite being new to the scene, the group had already broken their own fair share of records. Their debut single “Crown” holds the record for the most views for a KPop debut music video within 24 hours for a boy group. Their debut albums topped multiple different charts in Korea. Their first US tour was sold out on all dates within the first 10 minutes. Following their seniors, TXT also raked in multiple wins at Korea’s countless year-end awards including the “New Artist of the Year Awards” at the prestigious Melon Music Awards. The group recently announced their third album coming this May 2020, following the release of “Dream Chapter: Magic” last October 2019. --- nothing follows ---