BTS withdraws from Grammys 2027 after new Asian pop category sparks debate
K-pop superstars BTS said they won't submit their new music, the comeback album "Arirang," for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
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2 developments- Jul 29BTS withdraws from Grammys 2027 after new Asian pop category sparks debate
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