Labeled as the "Kings of K-pop" and "Nation's Boy Band," the members’ involvement in composing and producing their own music, most notably G-Dragon, has earned the group respect and praise from the music industry.
They have won numerous awards and set several records, including the all-time best-selling artist in Cyworld, most Artist of the Year Award wins at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and the first Korean's to enter Forbes Celebrity 100. Citing their global popularity and contribution to K-pop, The Washington Post have described them as "the biggest band in Asia" and the Hollywood Reporter as "the biggest boy band in the world.