Popular South Korean boyband BTS have been declared the best-selling global artist of 2020, beating American songstress Taylor Swift who came in second in the IFPI Global Artist Chart while Canadian rapper Drake was third.
According to Reuters, IFPI said the award takes account of an act’s worldwide performance in digital and physical music formats during the year.
“BTS are a global phenomenon. They have had another outstanding year, releasing three albums, and continually finding creative and engaging ways to share their story with the world,” IFPI Chief Executive Frances Moore said in a statement.
“They truly show the power that music has to bring joy and happiness to people the world over.”
Prince Harry suffers major blow over Meghan Markle's stunts
The Duke of Sussex comes under fire from Invictus Games participants
Meghan Markle will not accompany Prince Harry to the UK next week
Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder team up with indie production over Hollywood giants
Maya Rudolph reveals type of comedy she doesn’t want to do anymore
The Prince and Princess of Wales recently celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary