K-pop sensation BTS announced to their fans that they were withholding their music from the 2027 Grammy Awards. New categories include Best Asian Pop Music Performance, which seems to be the catalyst for BTS’s decision not to participate. By relegating them to the Asian Pop category, BTS and groups like them won’t be recognized within a larger cohort of pop artists. However, this new category could feel like a step back for Asian pop music in the Western market. Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP via Getty ImagesThe post K-Pop Stars Withhold Submission for 2027 Grammys, Citing Divisive New Category appeared first on VICE.