K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys
Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.
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"We have never once set award results or records as our goal. Our top priority is for our fans to be happy and satisfied."
— Hwang Hyun-jin , Celebrity
"The Grammys would keep striving to honour music from Asia."
— Harvey Mason Jr , Executive
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Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.
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