2NE1 and SNSD made it on SPIN magazine's 20 best albums of 2011.

America's famous music magazine SPIN is giving good reviews of 2NE1 and SNSD, who lead the Korean wave of KPOP this year.

2NE1 placed 6th while SNSD placed 18th on SPIN's 20 Best Pop Albums of 2011, which was released on the 22nd.

According to the charts, 2NE1 pushed aside Cold Play, Rihanna, and Kelly Clarkson and made their mark as 6th place.

With Lady Gaga placing 1st with 'Born This Way', Beyonce 2nd with '4', and Britney Spears in 3rd with 'Femme Fatale', 2NE1 is the only Asian artist to have made it to top 10.

With the two groups now receiving the attention of media all around the world, they are anticipated to have more opportunities and activities in the upcoming year.

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