KPOP, or Korean Pop, group BTS has been taking the U.S. charts by storm.
BTS is a group of seven boys, including three rappers and four vocalists. The group’s deep lyrics, unique sound, intense choreography and incredible stage presence has stolen the hearts of fans worldwide even with the language barrier.
BTS debuted in 2013 and since then has won several American awards. BTS first appeared in the American music scene in 2017 at the Billboard Music Awards and won top social artist. In 2018, BTS performed at the Billboard Music Awards, being the first KPOP group to perform at any American Award Show.
After years of growing success and popularity, BTS released an English single "Dynamite" in the summer of 2020."Dynamite" lit up the billboard charts and stayed at number 1 for four consecutive weeks, with the only other song accomplishing this feat being “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey.
As a result of these accomplishments, BTS became the first KPOP group to be nominated for a Grammy and to perform a solo stage at the award show. BTS’s “Dynamite” was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the 2020 Grammy Awards.
BTS will be performing at the Grammy Awards on CBS March 14 at 7 p.m. CST.