Foreign Media Praise BTS Billboard No.1 "Dynamite Explosion... Making History"

Group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] "BTS's 'Dynamite' is exploding" (Billboard), "BTS is making history" (Rolling Stone)

Foreign media are pouring praise on BTS, the group that became the first Korean artist to top the US Billboard main singles chart 'Hot 100'.

Billboard, the music magazine that announced BTS's debut at No. 1 on the 'Hot 100', stated on Twitter, "The seven-member Korean group is dominating the 'Hot 100' chart with their first English single." Billboard detailed various records set by 'Dynamite' in the US pop market, including online streaming counts and album sales.

US popular music magazine Rolling Stone said BTS is making history, evaluating that "they proudly entered the Hot 100 chart at No. 1, reaching the highest peak."

Released on the 21st, BTS's 'Dynamite' recorded 33.9 million streams and 300,000 digital sales in its first week. In particular, the digital sales volume was the highest in nearly three years since Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do' in September 2017.

Reuters reported, "K-pop band BTS is roaring as they top the Hot 100," adding, "Formed in 2013, BTS has led K-pop's entry into the US market with fun, easy-to-remember melodies and positive music."

USA Today reported that BTS's 'Dynamite' "knocked off famous US rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP' from the top spot and debuted at No. 1." It also highlighted interviews with BTS members, emphasizing that 'Dynamite' aimed to deliver a hopeful message to the world struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. BTS leader RM told USA Today, "The goal of 'Dynamite' is really simple: to explore the world with a positive vibe and energy."

Forbes said, "BTS has rewritten history. They became the ruler of the (Hot 100) chart immediately upon debut, reaching the top spot," adding, "'Dynamite' is the best-selling single in a long time, blowing away everyone in the music industry."

Overseas pop stars also sent congratulatory messages on BTS's ascent to the top of the Billboard singles chart. R&B star The Weeknd tweeted, "Absolutely amazing. A huge achievement for Asian artists," and "Sending big congratulations." Rock band Jonas Brothers tweeted, "Welcome to the club, boys!" BTS became the third group, after rock bands Aerosmith and Jonas Brothers, to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart.

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