This proves they created this category specifically to exclude BTS from the main categories after Arirang’s success, then changing it once they decided to boycott. Not them admitting xenophobia in broad daylight.
The Recording Academy thinks the current Asian Pop Grammy category may not represent all the music and artists properly, so they are talking with Asian artists and community leaders about changing the category for the 2027 Grammy Awards. I bet they reached out to BTS so fast 😂
I genuinely think my relationship with stanning BTS went through a change in 2023 where I was like okay they’re like legit just regular people. And sometimes regular people make you happy and disappoint you in equal measure. There is no grand emotional conspiracy behind this
The Grammys appear to be rethinking the new award for Asian pop just weeks after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 awards.
“It’s clear from our numerous conversations with many stakeholders over the past two weeks that, regardless of our intent and desire to be even more inclusive, there are some artists in this space who feel that this category isn’t representing the music they work so hard to create, in the way they wish... The management and Board are committed to working together to keep pace with that progress and ensure the musicians we intend to honor feel truly seen and heard by our actions,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement.
Sources tell Variety that Mason and other Grammy executives have been in discussion with artists and execs representing K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, India and more. The Academy is convening its full Board and Awards & Nominations Committee to work with members of and leaders from this community to seek further advice on the category, as well as its process for introducing new categories and awards.
https://t.co/pwzV2B11ja
“it’s gonna be harder for smaller asian artists because of bts” so you believe the academy is going to punish all asian artists bc BTS refused to play along. and that’s the institution you wish to support and want to keep as the pinnacle of music recognition? ok LMAO
Forbes on the Grammys' new “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” category:
— “Nobody created a ‘Best European Pop Music Performance’ category for Dua Lipa or Ed Sheeran.”
"they can always apply for other categories"
they know. they were about to. all the producers were ready. until that category appeared & their values with you, @RecordingAcad didn’t align anymore. hence, they stepped away, respectfully. ask your staff to stop crashing out.
Is it too soon to talk about how this isn’t even a Grammy issue but a problem with how white people in particular have centered themselves on the world stage of music and convinced everyone that their specific opinions on music are most important?
the grammy community defending themselves with "they can always apply for other categories" tells you EVERYTHING
bts has always applied for 3-4 categories (main ones) and they always gave them a nom in group/duo only to give the award to a COLLAB