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BTS skips Grammy submissions over Asian pop category concerns
TR🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

BTS skips Grammy submissions over Asian pop category concerns

BTS, a globally renowned South Korean music group, has decided not to submit their work for consideration at the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards due to concerns over the newly introduced 'Best Asian Pop Performance' category. The group expressed hope that music would be appreciated without regional or linguistic classification. This decision follows criticism from fans and industry members who view the new category as segregating Asian pop music and potentially limiting its visibility in broader Grammy categories. BTS has previously been nominated for Grammys but has not won any awards. The issue highlights ongoing debates about the recognition of non-English music within major international awards.

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Daily Sabah logoDaily SabahParty-alignedCenter9 hr. ago
BTS skips Grammy submissions over Asian pop category concerns

BTS, a globally renowned South Korean music group, has decided not to submit their work for consideration at the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards due to concerns over the newly introduced 'Best Asian Pop Performance' category. The group expressed hope that music would be appreciated without regional or linguistic classification. This decision follows criticism from fans and industry members who view the new category as segregating Asian pop music and potentially limiting its visibility in broader Grammy categories. BTS has previously been nominated for Grammys but has not won any awards. The issue highlights ongoing debates about the recognition of non-English music within major international awards.

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