BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

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. The South Korean megastars were widely tipped in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits. But the seven-member group said they would not enter the contest after the introduction of five new categories, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance. Read moreK-pop megastars BTS drop new album ahead of comeback mega-concert "We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts. "We hope that music is heard and loved for what it is, rather than being defined by region or language," they said. BTS is the first all-South Korean act to reign over Billboard's US top singles chart, which they achieved with their 2020 track "Dynamite", their first hit sung completely in English. Despite performing at the Grammys and earning several nominations, including for Best Music Vi...