Proving to have had a strong comeback this year, BIGBANG is reported to have earned a staggering amount of money for their music releases and concert revenues. 

On December 14th, tVN aired their list of 2015 and included BIGBANG as one of the stars among the forerunners of the “golden age.” According to the report, BIGBANG ranked third after holding concerts across 15 countries, receiving an annual revenue of 140 billion won.

Along with their concert revenues, BIGBANG further made a total of 52 billion in terms of their album sales for MADE and  other revenue sources.

The report has received such positive feedback after reflecting on the success of BIGBANG’s comeback, their first release after three years.

Image: tvN / Dispatch

Source: Dispatch

Continuing with their year end lists, the microblogging social media site Tumblr has revealed the list of the top re-blogged K-Pop artists this year. They are…

1. BTS
2. EXO
3. SHINee
4. SEVENTEEN
5. GOT7
6. VIXX
7. BIGBANG
8. Girls’ Generation
9. f(x)
10. Red Velvet
11. Infinite
12. B.A.P
13. Super Junior
14. iKON
15. Block B
16. 2NE1
17. Mamamoo
18. TVXQ
19. 4Minute
20. Apink

Male groups rule the list as they own the top seven spots and a total of 13 out of the 20 listed. Despite just making their debut this year, SEVENTEEN amazingly takes #4. Girls’ Generation is once again the top female group.

Compared to last year’s list, BTS and EXO have switched spots at the 1 and 2. SEVENTEEN, Mamamoo, TVXQ, 4Minute and APink made the list this year while TVXQ, B1A4, WINNER, BEAST and 2PM fell off.

Just a few days ago, EXO’s “Call Me Baby” and “Love Me Right” was revealed to be on the list of 2015's top reblogged songs.

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