BTS Named One of 'Teen Artists Who Changed Music in the 2010s' by US CNN

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] BTS was selected as one of CNN's "Top 10 Artists Who Changed Music in the 2010s."

On the 31st (local time), CNN announced the top 10 artists who led changes in the music industry by creating their own music genres, reinventing themselves, and exerting impressive influence.

BTS was listed alongside Beyonc?, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Lady Gaga, Drake, Metro Boomin, Taylor Swift, Solange, and Kanye West.

CNN stated the reason for selecting BTS was that they "popularized K-pop in the United States."

They added, "BTS led K-pop into mainstream music in the U.S., and since this phenomenon occurred only in the late 2010s, K-pop is expected to expand its base further in the upcoming 2020s."

Furthermore, "Remarkably, BTS became the first K-pop act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with their 2018 album 'Love Yourself: Tear,' and subsequently reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart three times in one year," introducing that "they have sold millions of albums worldwide, including in the U.S."

CNN reflected on the fact that Wonder Girls achieved success on the Billboard chart with "Nobody" in 2009 and Psy with "Gangnam Style" in 2012, pointing out that "K-pop has always been hugely popular in Asia but struggled to break into the U.S. market," then evaluated that "however, BTS overwhelmingly surpassed everyone."

Meanwhile, BTS showcased the power of K-pop by performing on ABC's New Year's live stage "New Year's Rocking Eve 2020" held in New York's Times Square that night.

Host Ryan Seacrest introduced them as "the group that captivated the entire globe," and BTS performed two hit songs for eight minutes, receiving tremendous cheers along with Korean-language sing-alongs.

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