not only will any kpop artist who submits and wins now hold that award ONLY because bts have chosen respect over crumbs, but whoever takes home that aoty award it will always be with that sliver of doubt that it would have been theirs if things were fair.
BTS is choosing to stand against the vile segregating policies of award shows that treat non-English speaking artists as outsiders who don't belong in the main categories.
Separating artists by language doesn't celebrate diversity. It normalizes separation. That's exactly the kind of barrier BTS has spent their entire career breaking down.
BTS has proven that good music transcends language, culture, and borders. They've brought people from every corner of the world together through their music, and staying true to those values means more than any award ever could. π
Critic Lim on #BTSβs decision βThe fact that a single Asian artist has rebelled against a massive awards ceremony and opened a forum for public discourse demanding change demonstrates immense influence in itself.β
They are the only asian artist that have the nerve to do that! ππ₯
#WeStandWithBTS