Pikachoo Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 The Backstreet Boys is coming up on their 30-year anniversary in 1993. Some members have come and gone along the way (AJ entered rehab for a bit, Kevin left the group for 5 years), but they are still standing and thriving. 1. will BTS have their longevity? 2. will they be able to do in 30 years what BSB does now? sell out arenas on every continent (as their last tour did) and still go #1? (like their last album did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorjesspazze9 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 I don’t think BTS will have a song as iconic as I want it that way or Everybody. But they definitely will be remembered for having a fandom that’s the biggest in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torimin Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 20 years to come baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dula Peep Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 BTS have yet to score an iconic hit so no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBangStan Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Just now, Dula Peep said: BTS have yet to score an iconic hit so no Dynamite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into The Void Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 BSB have so many classics tho. Let's start with that first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Vinci Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Can't spell BackstreeT boyS without BTS the BeaTleS too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantium Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 BTS doesn’t have any remembered hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Backstreet Boys have multiple global classic songs. BTS don't have one song so far that will be remotely on the level of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" or "I Want It That Way", not even "As Long As You Love Me" or "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)"...so...... no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 24 minutes ago, BigBangStan said: Dynamite? I can't speak for Asian countries, but in Europe/North America, absolutely not. That was the definition of a quick lil single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBlink Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 They have the biggest and most loyal global fanbase so I think they can, did the backstreet boys tour stadiums or arenas during their prime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBlink Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Protocol said: I can't speak for Asian countries, but in Europe/North America, absolutely not. That was the definition of a quick lil single. It had insane logevity in global spotify/am tho and I think it outlasted other big hits like wap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Togekiss Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelter Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 No you need iconic songs for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mendes Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 48 minutes ago, ArmyBlink said: did the backstreet boys tour stadiums or arenas during their prime? They did yes. They were in the prime bigger than NSYNC and even One Direction in terms of their pull and their cultural power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, ArmyBlink said: They have the biggest and most loyal global fanbase so I think they can, did the backstreet boys tour stadiums or arenas during their prime? They performed for stadium-sized crowds….outside of their hotel 8:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxoonlight Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 The idea of BTS still being a thing in twenty years hopefully their deals as idols are a little bit more lucrative than western celebs so they can retire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mr. Mendes said: They did yes. They were in the prime bigger than NSYNC and even One Direction in terms of their pull and their cultural power. They were vastly bigger than 1D They sold like 70 million albums in 3-4 years. Easily one of the biggest peaks of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliaz Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Backstreet boys, sweeties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropez Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 BTS already surpassed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleEarthquake Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 armys need to stop fantasizing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, Tropez said: BTS already surpassed them. While they most definitely do not have the kind of global classic hit songs that BSB have, they are only 11M units away from their total so they will pass them sometime soon, yes. However it must be noted the majority of that comes from Korea which skews their results, vs BSB who were much more balanced around the globe. But BTS's success is extraordinary even if it's more limited to their niche fanbase. It's a HUGE niche. Their success is similar to heavy metal bands in that sense, most of the public only know maybe one or two Metallica songs, but their success is massive regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popboi. Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 1 hour ago, ArmyBlink said: did the backstreet boys tour stadiums or arenas during their prime? Even WAY past their prime, they are currently on an arena/stadium tour with 190 dates (and more incoming), when next year is their 30th anniversary as a group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMX Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The haven't had a mega smashs like BSB did. BSB was before my time but even I know their hits. BTS is pretty niche. Even their sold out shows in LA was repeated attendance of their fanbase and their plus ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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