BlackPink was considered by Forbes to "pave the way" for Kpop to the world, fans suddenly protested vehemently

With the attraction and position of BlackPink today, Forbes magazine said that the group is "at the forefront" in bringing Kpop closer to the worldwide audience. However, there are many netizens who disagree with this.

Accordingly, on August 15, Forbes had an article mentioning BlackPink, after it was announced that the group would end their Born Pink tour in September, with the final destination being South Korea. Specifically, the top magazine gave many "winged" compliments to 4 girls of YG Entertainment.

"With each passing year, BlackPink's standing in the music industry increases. They are already a global phenomenon and recent efforts have made them even more famous. All 4 members started successful solo careers.

Each shows their unique musical talent and brand. All the attention paid to each single and collection they released further cemented BlackPink's status as a powerhouse in the industry," Forbes reported.

Not only that, the magazine also praised Blackpink's contributions to the music industry in general and K-pop in particular. Blackpink are considered to be the pioneers to introduce K-pop to a global audience. The group's success in the US has paved the way for kimchi artists to gain more traction on international music charts.

"BlackPink's impact on today's global music business is not overstated. They were pioneers in introducing K-pop to a global audience before many of their contemporaries. The group's previous successes in the US paved the way for the next K-pop artists to gain traction on the Western charts and now there are many successful people following in their footsteps," the source said.

Proof of this is that over the years, the West has become more receptive to K-pop than before. More and more Korean singers and groups are increasing their names around the world and achieving remarkable achievements. Not only listening to music, fans also actively participate in other activities, traveling to Korea thanks to the impact of Kpop.

According to Forbes: "As audiences become more attuned to the unique sounds and cultural nuances of the genre, language barriers become less of an obstacle thanks to BlackPink's legacy, including shaping the music scene providing them with a more lucrative and welcoming environment."

Summing up the above opinion, it can be seen that BlackPink's influence in recent times is indisputable. From music to fashion to iconography, the group has had a comprehensive impact on many aspects.

After the article was published, the topic of "BlackPink paved the way" became a global trend. On Twitter, many fans also expressed their agreement with Forbes. They claim the success and influence of "Black Huong" is undeniable.

However, there is a section of K-pop lovers who don't think so. Because they think that BlackPink is indeed one of the most successful K-pop groups in history, but not the pioneer or paving the way for Korean music to the world.

At the same time, this group of people also left a series of critical comments Forbes on online forums:

- "We're going to get on with again. The first and second generations paved the way, the rest just got on board";

"Having seen Big Bang, Hyolyn, Zico and Epik High's performances in Europe, I feel that saying BlackPink paved the way is really an understatement. Most of the buzz they generate today comes from fashion and dating rumors. I voice this opinion as someone who really loves BlackPink";

- "It must be said that BlackPink is the group that paved the way. They debuted as the successor of 2NE1. Before they went international, BTS did just that. Their success is due in no small part to the media";

- "If talking about the second generation of idols, 2NE1 and Big Bang paved the way for Korean music to reach the Western market";

"They didn't pave the way, artists like Psy, BoA, Big Bang, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, and SNSD laid the foundation. BTS followed suit and plowed, especially in America";

- "Looks like the author of the article is a Blink (BlackPink fan)", "I'm thinking are they paying for this article?";

- "What did they pave the way for? If it's successful in the international market, isn't it BTS?";

"Before they debuted, Psy's Gangnam Style was already a global hit."

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