ATEEZ's Hongjoong Backs BTS on Snubbing the Grammys
ATEEZ leader Hongjoong has expressed support for BTS's decision to abstain from Grammy submissions. He agrees with the sentiment that music should not be categorized by region or language, despite the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Best Asian Pop category.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between global artists and Western award institutions regarding the categorization and recognition of non-Western music.
iMBC/Imazins via Getty Images Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. ATEEZ leader Hongjoong supports BTS' decision to not submit their music for the Grammys, citing the belief that music has no boundary. The Recording Academy announced a new category for Best Asian Pop Music Performance, recognizing excellence in Asian pop music performances. BTS chose not to submit their music for the Grammy Awards this year, expressing a desire for their music to be appreciated without being categorized by region or language. See more ATEEZ leader Hongjoong is siding with BTS following their decision to not submit their music for the Grammys.
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