Why I support BTS’s Grammy ‘boycott’
A retired Washington resident recounted their story of a neighbor dog barking at them because they believed their trash had been blown into their neighbor's yard. Another neighbor received letters accusing them of excessive trash, suggesting they report it to the HOA. The homeowner installed cameras and warned of legal action. Two months before, BTS announced they would not accept their Grammy nomination, highlighting the diversity within music.
The Recording Academy established a new "Best Asian Pop Performance" category to recognize the artistry of Asian pop music. BTS stated they wanted to challenge the boundaries of music being categorized by region or language. The backlash led to the removal of BTS's performance videos from Grammy's official website. The controversy brought attention to the history of Grammy's lack of diversity, where white audiences overwhelmingly dominate the genres.
BTS's leader, RM, stated that they were simply going to follow their own path, acknowledging they were born in Korea and many people don't know them. The Grammy deadline passed on January 21st, and BTS declined to accept an award.
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- 양수경 “BTS·뉴진스 멤버가 내 노래 불러줘 기분 좋아” hani.co.kr
