K-Pop group BTS bows out of 2027 Grammy Awards as new Asian pop music category raises concerns - ABC News

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• K-pop group BTS has announced they will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards in protest of a newly introduced award category. • The controversy centers on the "Best Asian Pop Music performance" prize, which fans argue segregates non-English acts and prevents them from winning general categories.

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• K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for consideration for this year's Grammy Awards. • The decision serves as an apparent protest against the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Asian Pop Music category.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) in Busan has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic works. • Notable selections include "Casparina" by Reza Rahadian Matulessy, "Little Phnom Penh" by Chheangkea, and "One Fine Day" by Tan Seng Kiat, which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025.