The Top Pop Music Groups of 2020
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It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost over, but that means it’s time to start thinking about the top pop music groups of the year. Who will make the list?
BTS
K-pop boy band BTS made history in 2020 as the first all-South Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their English-language single “Dynamite.” The group — made up of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — also became the first Korean act to earn a Grammy nomination.
Who are they?
Mission accomplished for BTS: The Korean septet are now the first and only act in history to score four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in less than two years. MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 – the group’s seventh studio set and fourth LP released stateside -start things off at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated March 7 with 422,000 equivalent album units earned, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
What kind of music do they make?
BTS is a South Korean boy band that began forming in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. The septet—composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—covers a wide range of musical genres, from hip hop and EDM to R&B. Their wide-ranging musicality and influence has helped them transcend their native South Korea and gain international stardom; they are the first and only Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their single “Dynamite”. Known for their high quality music videos and live performances, the group has won numerous awards since their debut, including several Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards Japan, American Music Awards, Melon Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, Grammy Award nominations and YouTube Record Breaker. They have also been recognized by the United Nations as Ambassadors for Peace.
Why are they popular?
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. The name subsequently became a backronym for Beyond the Scene. On June 12, 2013, they released their debut single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. In 2014, they won several New Artist of the Year awards for their subsequent releases. BTS continued to rise to prominence with their The Most Beautiful Moment in Life trilogy, with The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 topping the Gaon Album Chart and opening at #1 and #3 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart, respectively.
EXO
EXO is a South Korean mega-group that is taking the pop world by storm. With their catchy tunes and captivating lyrics, it’s no wonder they’re one of the top pop music groups of 2020. Let’s take a closer look at what makes EXO so popular.
Who are they?
EXO is a South Korean–Chinese boy band based in Seoul with nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. The band was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. Their music incorporates genres like pop, hip-hop, and R&B, alongside electronic dance music genres like house, trap, and synth-pop.
The group has had four concert tours internationally: the EXO Planet series, which began in 2014; the EXO’luXion series, which began in 2015; the EXplOration series in 2019; and the ongoing WORLDPOCALYPSE series which began in 2020. They have also performed at various music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Pukkelpop, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. As of May 2019, EXO had sold over 20 million albums and 150 million singles cumulatively worldwide.
What kind of music do they make?
EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy group based in Seoul. The group consists of twelve members, who are separated into two sub-groups, EXO-K and EXO-M, promoting their music in both South Korea and China. Their name was taken from the exoplanet Kepler-22b. Their debut single “Mama” was released on April 8, 2012, followed by “History”, “Growl”, and “Miracles in December”. In May 2014, Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his contract. In April 2015, Luhan also filed a lawsuit to cancel his contact with the company. In October 2014, EXO released their second studio album
The album debuted at number one on South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart and China’s Xiami Music Chart, selling over one million copies in China in less than a week. As of February 2018, the album has sold over four million copies worldwide. The album includes the singles “Call Me Baby” and “Love Me Right”. In March 2016, Ex’Act became EXO’s third consecutive album to sell over one million copies, setting the record for highest first-week sales of a K-pop artist. In December 2016, they released their fourth studio album The War which debuted at number one on Billboard 200 making them the only Asian artist to do so with four albums
Why are they popular?
There are many reasons why EXO is one of the most popular pop music groups in 2020. One reason is that the group has a wide range of appeal, with something for everyone. They have a mix of ballads and upbeat tracks, as well as a variety of solo and group songs. This means that there is something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a slow, emotional song or a fun, upbeat track.
Another reason for their popularity is their talented members. Each member brings something unique to the group, whether it’s their powerful vocal chops or their smooth dance moves. This variety ensures that there is always something new and exciting to see from EXO. Additionally, the members are all incredibly photogenic and have great stage presence, which only adds to their appeal.
Finally, EXO has worked hard to build up a strong international following. They regularly tour internationally and have performed at some of the biggest music festivals in the world, including Coachella and Lollapalooza. This has helped them to gain fans from all over the globe who appreciate their music.
All of these factors come together to make EXO one of the most popular pop music groups in 2020. If you’re looking for great music and talented performers, be sure to check them out!
BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2016. The group consists of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They are the first and only female K-pop group to be certified Diamond in the US by the RIAA, and have also achieved five number one singles on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart.
Who are they?
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. They debuted on August 8, 2016 with their single album Square One, which featured “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, their first number-one hits on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart. The group then released two more singles, “Playing with Fire” and “Stay”, which peaked at number two and number seven on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, respectively. BLACKPINK became the first ever all-female K-pop group to enter and top Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. In October 2016, BLACKPINK released their debut mini album Square Up, which featured the single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”, becoming the fastest music video by an all-female group to reach 600 million views on YouTube
as well as the most viewed debut music video by an all-female group.
As of June 2020, BLACKPINK is the second best selling girl group of all time in South Korea with over 5.5 million albums sold. They are also the first and only Korean artist to top the iTunes albums chart in over 100 countries with their debut album The Album. In July 2020, BLACKPINK became time’s second most tweeted about celebrities in the world, behind only BTS. On October 23, 2020 they became first female Korean act topping Billboard Hot 100 Chart with their song “How You Like That”.
What kind of music do they make?
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They officially debuted on August 8, 2016, with their single album Square One, which featured “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, their first number-one hits in South Korea and on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, respectively. In October 2016, BLACKPINK released their second single album Square Two with “Playing with Fire” and “Stay”, which peaked at number two and three on the Gaon Digital Chart, respectively.
Why are they popular?
BLACKPINK is one of the most popular K-Pop girl groups in the world right now. The quartet first made their breakthrough in 2016 with their single ‘Boombayah’, and since then they’ve gone on to release a string of hits including ‘As If It’s Your Last’, ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’, and ‘Kill This Love’.
So why are BLACKPINK so popular? There are a few reasons. Firstly, the group has incredible vocal and dance skills – they’re able to pull off complex choreography while still sounding great on record. Secondly, they’re marketable – they have a strong style identity and are often considered fashion icons. And finally, they have a large and devoted international fanbase known as ‘BLINKS’.
If you’re looking for an introduction to BLACKPINK, we recommend checking out their music videos for ‘Boombayah’, ‘As If It’s Your Last’, and ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’.
