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BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

South Korean pop group BTS said Wednesday they will not enter the Grammys' contest next year in protest of the introduction of a new Asian pop category: Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The new category, introduced alongside four others, is slammed by critics for boxing regional artists into a separate…

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BTS pulls out of Grammys amid ‘Asian pop’ dispute

SEOUL - The global K-pop superstars BTS say they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category that has been criticised for limiting the success of regional artists.

Bangkok Post

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize

K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony

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BTS Walks Away From the Grammys It Chased for Five Years — Puts the New Asian Pop Category on Trial

BTS is withdrawing from Grammy consideration after the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop category excluded English-language tracks, including much of the group's own comeback album.

Latin Times

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

The Independent UK

BTS Boycott 2027 Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category, Call for Music Beyond 'Region or Language'

BTS will not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammys, opposing new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, advocating for music to be judged without geographical or linguistic boundaries

International Business Times UK

Why K-pop legends BTS won’t be submitting music to the 2027 Grammys

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BTS shock fans as they pull out of the 2027 Grammy Awards race

The group say they will not submit any music for Grammy consideration, citing concerns over regional and language divisions.

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BTS pulls out of Grammys after creation of new ‘Asian Pop’ category

‘We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,’ K-pop group says

The Independent UK

Man buys BTS tickets for sister’s birthday. Then he allegedly quits his job to make sure she gets to go: ‘It was the last straw’

He says HR pushed him to "compromise."

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Quote of the Day by BTS star Jimin: 'If your heart has grown bigger, that also means you have let go...'- Inspiring life lessons on freedom, letting go and why happiness begins when you empty your heart of negativity

Quote of the Day by Jimin: BTS star Jimin shares wisdom on emotional release for happiness. He believes a bigger heart grows by letting go of negativity. This process allows space for peace, freedom, and personal growth. Jimin's solo career highlights his impactful musical journey. His sincerity inspires millions worldwide…

The Economic Times

Fans Clash After Megyn Kelly Brands BTS's FIFA World Cup Halftime Show 'Terrible' and 'Jet-Lagged'

Megyn Kelly questioned BTS' energy and stage performance, prompting fans to defend the K-pop group's global impact and World Cup appearance.

International Business Times UK

Report: Shakira, BTS and Other Artists Didn't Get Paid Based on Talent Fee at World Cup Final Halftime Show

The FIFA World Cup 2026 introduced a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring global stars like Shakira and BTS but the performers were reportedly not paid traditional fees.

International Business Times UK

Influencer Pietra Bertolazzi Takes Break From Social Media After BTS Army Allegedly Leaks Her Data Over K-Pop Row

Brazilian influencer Pietra Bertolazzi faces backlash and data leaks from BTS fans after calling the band 'effeminate', leading her to take a break from social media.

International Business Times UK

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Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday

The Economic Times

Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changed

South Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substantial economic ties and foreign investment. Korean brands are deeply embedded in India's consumer market across various sectors. Bilateral trade and investment are expanding, covering advanced manufacturing and technology. This partnership aims…

The Times of India

IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel featuring BTS becomes most-viewed in first 24 hours with 300 million views

IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel of meeting BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved a record. The viral video garnered an impressive 300 million views within its initial twenty-four hours. This encounter brought together a major streamer and a popular K-pop group, creating significant buzz. Fans worldwide rapidly shared the…

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Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US – the reasons for this might surprise you

Could a K-pop group be CD's saviours?

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International Business Times UK

The Surprising Reason Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Made $0 at the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup final in 2026 featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show, with world-famous artists, a charitable mission, and controversy among football fans.

Medical Daily

BTS' World Cup Halftime Show Reveals Why Singing While Dancing Pushes the Human Body to Its Limits

BTS' World Cup halftime performance highlights the intense physical demands of singing while dancing, from elevated heart rates and oxygen use to hydration and muscle endurance

Latin Times

Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

The Conversation

K-pop is becoming more international – what that means for the K in the genre

K-pop has become a multibillion-dollar global success. This growth has been driven by viral choreography, high-concept music videos and a highly passionate fanbase that functions like an unofficial global marketing team.

MusicRadar

“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

Latin Times

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

International Business Times UK

Justin Bieber, Madonna Feud Rumours: Alleged World Cup Halftime Show 2026 Tension Explained

Reports suggest Madonna and Justin Bieber clashed over creative control of the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York.

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