Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The creation of a new Asian pop music category at the 2027 Grammys has sparked pushback, including from BTS, who argue that music should be celebrated for what it is rather than divided by region or language.

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In this episode of Asia Specific, Mariko Oi speaks to BBC music correspondent Mark Savage and Asian pop commentator Andy Trieu about whether the new category represents long-overdue recognition of Asia’s growing influence on global pop or risks putting Asian artists in a box.

This episode was recorded on 20 Aug 2026.

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