Despite BTS Boycott, Grammys Double Down on Controversial New Asian Pop Category

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

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The protests of Asia’s biggest pop act have not swayed the Grammys from the category, which critics say marginalizes a major pop sector.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Despite BTS Boycott, Grammys Double Down on Controversial New Asian Pop Category

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