블랙핑크, 빌보드 '아티스트 100' 첫 정상…2위는 BTS<br /><br />Two K-pop groups are doing what other Korean artists have tried to do and failed: namely crack the U.S. mainstream market.<br />They are BTS and Blackpink.<br />Both groups are dominating the airwaves stateside with their latest hits.<br />Kim Dami has more.<br />For the first time in the group's career, Blackpink has a U.S. number one hit, just ahead of BTS at number two.<br />Blackpink rocketed 64 places to the top spot on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart with the help of their latest album, which is titled "The Album."<br />It's the first time any girl group has reached the top spot since the chart's introduction in 2014.<br />BTS also maintained their grip on the prime spots, reaching number three last week and number one two weeks ago.<br />The Artist 100 chart ranks the top artists in the U.S. based on factors, including album sales, song consumption and social media activity.<br />On top of their U.S. success, a documentary on Blackpink will be available to watch on Netflix from Wednesday.<br />Offering viewers an intimate look behind-the-scenes as well as the back story about their journey to superstardom, "Blackpink: Light Up the Sky" is the first Netflix documentary ever made on a K-pop band.<br />It will be released in 190 countries.<br />At an online press conference Tuesday, Blackpink member Rose noted it's the story of how Blackpink became the band they are today.<br />Directed by Caroline Suh, the documentary is the fourth Netflix production to focus on female artists after Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Taylor Swift.<br />Kim Dami, Arirang News.<br />
