Beyond proud of BTS boycotting the GRAMMYs.

Good on them, and good on the company for respecting their decision. By doing this they stand up for their right to be respected as Musicians, not just “Asian” musicians. Anyone who disagrees and doesn’t understand their decision must have never experienced what it’s like to have a label put on all your work. Forever denigrated and shoved into a box, told that you can be recognized, but only to a certain level. Never accepted into the mainstream.

That said, I’m happy for them, but it’s bittersweet. I’m sad it came to this in the end. The GRAMMY dream has been poisoned, and honestly, I lost all remaining respect for the institution once they announced the new award.

I wonder what GRAMMY execs reaction will be. Since they’re not submitting, I hope BTS doesn’t even attend.