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BTS opts out of Grammys after new Asian pop category introduction

The K-pop group BTS has announced they will not be submitting their music for the upcoming Grammy Awards. This decision comes after the Recording Academy introduced new categories, including one for Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The group stated their belief that music should not be defined by region or language. AI

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BTS opts out of Grammys after new Asian pop category introduction

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

    Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy’s introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be…