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Grammy Awards defends its new ‘Best Asian Pop’ category after BTS boycott

Last month the Grammys announced a new category for Best Asian Pop Music Performance. But BTS seemingly don’t approve of music being “divided by region or language” and have bailed on the awards as a result.

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