'Somewhat racist': Does the Grammys need an 'Asian' category?
K-pop group BTS boycotted the 2027 Grammy Awards over the organization's new "Asian Pop Music" category, saying music should be judged on artistic merit rather than region or language. The seven-member band, which released album Arirang this year after military service hiatuses, sparked debate about whether segregating Asian artists into a separate category is exclusionary.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
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