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#8 Greatest of All Time

BTS

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South Korea
K-Pop

The global K-pop phenomenon breaking records and barriers worldwide.

Expert Score
91
Public Score
98
Final Score
94.5

The Legend

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The septet consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment and became a global phenomenon. Their music addresses personal and social commentary, touching on themes of mental health, individualism, and social issues. They've achieved unprecedented success for a Korean act, breaking numerous records and bringing K-pop to mainstream Western audiences.

Major Achievements

  • 🏆First K-pop Group to Top Billboard Hot 100
  • 🏆Multiple Billboard Music Awards
  • 🏆First Korean Act to Perform at American Music Awards
  • 🏆Addressed United Nations General Assembly
  • 🏆Grammy Nominations
  • 🏆Time Magazine's Next Generation Leaders
  • 🏆Guinness World Records Holder
  • 🏆Global Cultural Ambassadors

Career Statistics

Albums Released
10+ studio albums
Total Sales
40M+ albums
Active Years
2013-present
Billboard Awards
12 awards
Social Media
100M+ followers