BIGBANG has been listed as one of the 30 popular music acts under 30 of 2017 by Forbes magazine.
According to Korea Herald, the BIGBANG members were the only Koreans on Forbes' list of "30 Under 30" in the music industry. Reports revealed that the ranking was judged based on acceptance rate, reports and voting from all-star panel of judges.
The panel was composed of Jason Derulo who is known for hit songs "Want To Want Me," "Trumpets" and "It Girl"; Halsey who is popular for her collaborations with Justin Bieber for "The Feeling" and with The Chainsmokers for "Closer"; lastly, Anthony Saleh, who is the founder of QueensBridge Venture Partners.
Forbes' "30 Under 30 - Music 2017" also featured rising star Daya (18), "Down On Me" singer Jeremih (29), singer-songwriter Charlie Puth (25), The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart (27) among others.
The magazine's description of BIGBANG stated, "The Seoul-based boy band pulled in $44 million last year playing arenas in Asia and beyond, clocking the biggest year ever for a K-Pop act--and becoming the genre's first to land on our Celebrity 100 list."
The five-member boy group made their debut in 2006 with a performance at the 10th anniversary concert of YG Entertainment in Seoul Olympic Park. Last Dec. 12, BIGBANG has finally released the completed version of their "Made" album.
According to Soompi, the release was followed by the launching of "FXX IT" MV, which was reportedly co-produced by BIGBANG's very own, G-Dragon. Aside from that, the idol and T.O.P were also the co-writers of the newest single.
BIGBANG also released the official music videos of "GIRLFRIEND" and "Last Dance," which completed their "Made" album. Further reports claimed the K-Pop group hit an all-kill for the three title tracks.
It is safe to admit that BIGBANG ended 2016 well, while it also welcomed the new year with a bang for making it on Forbes' list. Congratulations, BIGBANG!