BTS withdraw from Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize
Summary
South Korean pop group BTS will not participate in the 2027 Grammy Awards. They chose to withdraw because the Grammys introduced a new award just for Asian pop music, which BTS feels separates music by language and region.Key Facts
- BTS is the largest pop group in East Asia.
- The Grammys added a new award category called best Asian pop music performance for 2027.
- BTS members said they want music to be enjoyed without being divided by region or language.
- The Recording Academy also added a best Latin song category.
- BTS and other Asian pop artists worry this new category might limit their chances in the main awards.
- BTS’s music is mostly in Korean, so they would likely be in this new Asian pop category.
- Some K-pop songs with mostly English lyrics have been nominated in major Grammy categories recently.
- The 2027 Grammy Awards will happen on February 7 in Los Angeles.
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