BTS Grammy boycott over Asian Pop category

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BTS refuses to submit for 2026/2027 Grammys; Grammys removed BTS performance videos. Category requires language requirement; no other major artists have joined. Now Grammys may reconsider the category after BTS withdrawal, validating the boycott. Ongoing controversy.

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Updated Aug 15, 2026

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GRAMMYs consider Asian Pop category overhaul following BTS boycott

Grammys May Reconsider New Asian Pop Award After BTS Withdrawal: ‘Some Artists Feel This Category Isn’t Representing the Music They Create’