빌보드 점령한 K팝...BTS•블랙핑크 최상위권 휩쓸어<br /><br />Two of most famous K-pop groups Blackpink and BTS sit at the top of the U.S. Billboard Artist 100 Chart.<br />Blackpink occupy number one with BTS right behind at number two.<br />But, how did K-pop become so popular?<br />Jang Tae-hyun reports.<br />These days,... it's not uncommon to hear K-pop songs in the U.S. music charts.<br />Sitting at number one in the Billboard Hot 100 is a remixed version of 'Savage Love' by Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo and K-pop superstars BTS.<br />In at number two is another song featuring BTS... the all English track 'Dynamite.'<br />Meanwhile, girl group Blackpink is also at number one, sitting atop the Billboard Artist 100 Chart... followed by BTS at number two.<br />Rankings for the Billboard Artist Charts are based on a number of factors such as album sales, radio airtime and social media activity.<br />But, how did K-pop become so popular?<br />"K-pop has been on the outside of mainstream pop, but social media has allowed it to become more popular with fans emerging globally."<br />Collaborations with popular artists and labels overseas are also factors.<br />The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact too... but in a positive way.<br />"Now that the society is shifting towards non-contact, K-pop, which was already popular online, was able to take advantage of the situation. Fans are used to virtual activities and that eventually led to online concerts."<br />On top of their musical success,... Blackpink has become the first K-pop artist to be the subject of a Netflix documentary.<br />Released on Wednesday to 190 countries, 'Light Up the Sky' is a behind-the-scenes look at the group's journey to superstardom.<br />Jang Tae-hyun, Arirang News.<br />
