The Billboards chart is based on album sales in the United States. As the music market was reorganized from the record to streaming, the album charts did not have the same status as before. But this was enough to prove that a huge fandom had formed within the US market. Rolling Stone, a popular music media outlet, reported the news, adding that "BTS officially ruled the United States."
Before I was surprised by the achievement that I heard in the United States, it was reported that the title song 'Fake Love' ranked 10th on the Billboards Hot 100 (Single Chart). 'DNA' ranked 67th and 'MIC DROP' ranked 28th, so the ranking is rising every time you write a song.
The single chart is an essential indicator to look at what songs are popular in the US market at the moment. The Billboards single chart is compiled by summing up online streaming, downloading, and radio broadcast performance. Considering that radio grades have not yet been included, we can expect higher rankings.
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'Is bulletproof that famous?' many people expressed surprise at the achievement beyond expectations, as the word 'Korean Wave' is extremely familiar, but no Kpop star has reached this high profile. In the Western market, Kpop has been regarded as a subculture of enthusiasts. What made BTS' success story? It's an overly simple approach to say 'because you're good at marketing' or 'Kpop has captivated young people around the world'.
The success of BTS is abbreviated to one thing and cannot be explained. The result of the present is a combination of many elements: high-level performance, music videos that make good music, concepts that lead between albums and albums, and ties to the fandom "Amy" (Army) built up through online space, Ami's active behavior, and leader RM's slick interview skills. This is the narrative of BTS in its own right.
'Anpan Man' flying over clouds
On the other hand, Shinbo <Love Yourself 'Tear' is highly regarded musically. "Carol Pitchfork" (Pitchfork), famous for its indie rock magazine, scored a score of 7.1 on BTS's new book. Carol Pitchfork credited the album with being flexible about love and loss, and focused on creating interesting and clear songs.
As domestic and foreign critics gather their mouths, this album coexists with various genres like the previous work <Love Yourself 'Her'>. The spirit that quickly reflects trends like Latin pop also stands out, but the texture of emotions that dominate the entire album is very different from the previous one. "Intro (Singularity), which is led by the bass of the b, represents the atmosphere of this album.
'Fake Love' is a symbol of emoji hip-hop, but in reality it is close to the grueling Kpop that BTS has shown in 'blood, sweat and tears' so far. Steve Aoki, who became close friends with BTS, has also helped "heartless heart" this time. Fans who remember "MIC DROP" (Remix Ver) would have pointed to a strong beat EDM, but surprisingly, a calm piano-oriented ballad unfolds. This is the part that stabbed all the listeners in the vote.
Collaboration with Under Musician also stands out. If Najamsu played a talkbox on 'Pied Piper' on his last album, this time Julian Hart, the fall vacation of Jungbabi, helped '134340'. The flute riff, which repeats throughout the song, contributes to the unique atmosphere of the song; the lyrics, which compare the farewell to the deity of Pluto (Pluto lost its status as a planet in 2006, are also fun. 'Paradise' is one of the most attractive songs in Shinbo along with '134340'. On a minimalist beat produced by British musician MNEK, BTS members comfort those who hear that they are 'okay to have no dreams'.
The world is not worthy of insults,and I never taught you how to dream
- "Paradise"
Billboards album number one, single number 10... BTS that changed history