BTS Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with The Beatles and Queen

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] The group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has been selected as one of the top 10 greatest groups of all time by the American magazine Esquire, alongside legendary rock bands The Beatles and Queen.

On the 31st (local time), Esquire stated, "The seven-member group BTS, with their fan club called ARMY, has rapidly redefined the concepts of boy groups, fandoms, and popular music itself," including BTS among the top 10 greatest groups ever. Esquire praised BTS's songs "Dynamite" and "Life Goes On," which topped the Billboard singles chart last year, describing them as captivating tracks blending pop, hip-hop, disco, and rhythm and blues (R&B).

The top 10 bands selected by Esquire include BTS, The Beatles, Queen, the Supremes?a Black female trio who were the real-life models for the movie "Dreamgirls"?the Swedish pop stars ABBA, and The Beach Boys, who dominated an era with their hit "Surfin' U.S.A."

Also included are Fleetwood Mac, who led the golden age of West Coast rock; Sly and the Family Stone, who contributed to the development of punk and psychedelic music; The Temptations, known for numerous hits including "My Girl"; and Destiny's Child, which featured Beyonc?, all ranked among the "Top 10 Groups."

In December last year, Esquire featured BTS on the cover of its winter issue, highlighting their potential to win the Grammy Awards, the most prestigious accolade in the American music industry.

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