Propelled by their fans, Korean pop boy band BTS just became the first K-pop group ever to receive a Billboard music award. BTS’s fans voted them “Top Social Artist” over the likes of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez. This isn’t the first time loving fans have propelled a Korean artist to success—remember when Psy’s “Gangnam Style” beat Justin Bieber’s “Baby” for most YouTube views? Next level fandoms have the power to make or break their artists online, and BTS’s nearly 17 million social media followers are helping them make it. (Mashable)
