BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
Global K-pop sensation BTS said on July 29, 2026, they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.(Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.– ‘Turned its back’ – The Recording Academy said the new award aims to honour “artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop”.
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