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BTS won't submit to Grammy Awards after new 'Asian pop' category introduced
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July 29, 2026
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3:04Now PlayingK-pop group BTS says it won't submit music to the 2026 Grammy Awards, an announcement that comes a month after the awards' organizers announced a new category: best Asian pop performance. In a statement, the group said they hoped their music would be loved for 'what it is' rather than its language or where it's from.
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