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IU and BTS’ Jung Kook have made it on Rolling Stone’s list of ‘The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.’
IU, Jung Kook’s rankings
Among the 200 singers, IU landed at number 135 and Jungkook at number 191, making them the only K-Pop singers to be ranked on the list.
The American magazine were both praised for their vocals.
Since her 2010 breakout hit “Good Day” (which garnered deserved praise for its magnificent three-note climax), IU has become one of the most highly regarded vocalists in South Korean music,” wrote the Rolling Stones on IU. “Despite having a soft voice, she has a wide range, a powerful delivery, and a versatility that’s allowed her to move easily from bossa nova to Nineties chamber pop and from jazz to ballads.
Jung Kook was described as “the multifaceted youngest member of BTS. “He’s a strong performer, written several songs, and is known to be extremely hardworking and humble despite the success he’s experienced at such an early age. He’s also an extremely gifted singer,” it added.
“He hits high notes with ease and harmonizes with his members effortlessly, always giving his audience new ad-libs and unexpected vocal riffs to keep things interesting, from his official solo tracks like “Euphoria” to the covers he uploads for fans on BTS’ SoundCloud.”
BTS’s track ‘Dynamite’ made the list of the 500 greatest songs of all time by the Rolling Stone.
Criteria
The Rolling Stone said its “Greatest Singers” list encompasses “100 years of pop music as an ongoing global conversation” and is on “originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy.”
Aretha Franklin topped the list followed by Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday, and Mariah Carey.