BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category
Summary
South Korean pop group BTS announced they will not submit their music for the next Grammy Awards. They made this decision because the Grammys introduced a new category called Best Asian Pop Music Performance, which BTS feels limits artists by region or language.Key Facts
- BTS is a famous South Korean pop group known worldwide.
- The Grammys added a new award called Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
- BTS said they will not enter the Grammy contest next year because of this new category.
- BTS’s latest album, ARIRANG, is mostly in English but explores Korean themes.
- The new Grammy category requires songs to use at least one Asian language.
- Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr said the category highlights Asian artists but does not prevent them from winning other awards.
- Critics say the new category separates Asian artists from broader global recognition.
- BTS has supported social causes like UNICEF and spoken out on issues like anti-Asian hate.
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