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,

All seven members of the K-pop powerhouse post identical messages on social media in a critique of the new Grammy, which fans say is a consolation prize for Asian artists.

BTS' Grammy pullout reignites the debate in India: Is a separate Asian Pop category a platform for recognition or another limiting label? Artiste react