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South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, and record producer

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  • Jul 29

    BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys over new Asian pop category, says music should not be divided by region or language

    The K-pop group announced on Instagram that it will not submit its album 'Arirang' for the 69th Grammy Awards, citing the Recording Academy's new category for best Asian pop music performance.

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