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BTS Walks Away From Grammys | Annapolis News
BTS shocks the music world by boycotting the 2027 Grammys, rejecting a new “Asian pop” category they see as divisive — even though their hit “Swim” and album “Arirang” were poised for top honors. The group, via Instagram, insists music should be judged on artistry, not origin or language. Their stance echoes growing frustration within K-Pop circles over the category’s intent, which demands “meaningful use” of an Asian language — a bar “Swim” doesn’t meet. It’s not the first Grammy boycott — The Weeknd, Drake, and Frank Ocean have all skipped before — but BTS’s move underscores a deeper…
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