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BTS Declines Grammy Submission Amid Controversial New Category

BTS has announced they will not submit their album 'ARIRANG' for Grammy consideration, expressing a desire for their music to be appreciated beyond regional labels. This decision follows the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which has sparked debate about the representation of Asian artists in mainstream music.

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