On March 19, 2026, Billboard Korea dropped a viral update charting K-pop’s global collaboration history — from BoA to BTS and BLACKPINK — and why these team-ups have become a proven hit formula.
The post features images capturing standout moments between K-pop and international artists. Starting with BoA’s 2004 meeting with Westlife and leading up to BTS and Coldplay’s Billboard No. 1 collaboration, these crossovers have powered K-pop’s worldwide rise. It even spotlights how a Rosé and Bruno Mars collaboration helped spread Korean drinking-game culture across the globe.
Fans flooded the comments with their favorite collab tracks, shouting out names like G-DRAGON. Many said the rap section in 'Dirty Vibe' was especially memorable.