Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. defended its new Asian Pop category Wednesday, saying it was designed to "expand" recognition after BTS announced it would boycott the upcoming awards process. "I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year,

Mason said the Asian Pop category was created “to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.”

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