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— Asian harmony: BTS Grammy boycott exposes fault lines in label The Recording Academy is based in the US, so "Asian pop" may reflect a shared diaspora identity for Asian Americans. BTS previously expressed solidarity with Asian Americans following a surge in hate crimes in 2021. However, prioritising idol production while ignoring Western or South Asian popular music proves that the Grammys are ill-equipped to define Asian pop. This leaves a central question unanswered: who was consulted for this category? BTS’ non-submission has placed a spotlight on Asian pop, albeit not in the manner the Academy intended. https://t.co/uI0vBg3ku5