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BTS boycotts the Grammy Awards to protest an 'Asian pop' category

The South Korean group refuses to submit its works to the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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The fact

A new 'Asian pop' category is seen as a way to exclude non-English-speaking artists.

This decision reignites the debate on diversity and inclusion in the music industry.

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Why it matters

Ce boycott met en lumière les tensions autour de la représentation des artistes non occidentaux dans les cérémonies musicales internationales, un enjeu majeur pour l’industrie culturelle globale.

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