Saroj- 30 Jun 2026 12:22 PM IST
The Recording Academy’s decision to introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance for the 69th GRAMMY Awards has sparked strong reactions online.
While some people welcome the spotlight on Asian music, BTS ARMY believes the move could separate global acts like BTS from competing alongside Western artists in major categories.
Arpita Nayak- 19 Jun 2026 4:13 PM IST
RECOGNITION OR SEGREGATION? BTS ARMY QUESTIONS GRAMMY'S NEW CATEGORY
The Recording Academy's introduction of a new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance, for the 69th Grammy Awards has sparked a wave of criticism across social media, particularly from BTS ARMY While some people see the category as a form of recognition for the growing influence of Asian music worldwide, many ARMYs believe it does the exact opposite. Across X and Instagram, fans have been expressing frustration, arguing that the move separates globally successful Asian artists from...
E2 Correspondent- 18 May 2026 6:12 PM IST
BTS, MADONNA AND SHAKIRA ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL HALFTIME SHOW
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that Madonna, Shakira and BTS are set to headline the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA World Cup Final Pic Credit: Shakira Instagram The news was unveiled through a social media video featuring Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin alongside beloved Sesame Street and Muppets characters, including Elmo, Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and Animal. Pic Credit: BTS Instagram “This show is more about we than me. I mean, it’s about togetherness,” Martin said in the video....
- Arpita Nayak
- 15 Jan 2026 2:27 PM IST
THE KOREAN WAVE IN INDIA
Over the past few years, Korean culture has gained remarkable popularity in India. Known as the Hallyu Wave, this cultural movement has introduced Indian audiences to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean fashion, food, and beauty trends What started as a niche interest has now become a mainstream cultural phenomenon, largely driven by social media and global streaming platforms. K-pop bands like BTS, Blackpink, and Twice have built massive fan bases in India, inspiring dance covers, fan clubs, and online...