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BTS Passes on Grammys Amid New Asian Category | Wilmington News
BTS is skipping the Grammys this year, refusing to submit their new album “ARIRANG” — not because they’re snubbing the awards, but because they want their art to be judged on its own merit, not divided by region or language. The Recording Academy’s new “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” category sparked backlash, with fans fearing it could pigeonhole artists — but CEO Harvey Mason Jr. clarified it’s meant to spotlight Asia’s rising talent without isolating creators, and artists can still compete in main categories like Album or Record of the Year. While BTS remains Grammy-less, their genre’s…
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