
Lee Ji-young
Lee Ji-young is a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and a passionate advocate for K-pop, particularly the global phenomenon BTS. She gained attention for her insightful commentary on the impact of the Grammy Awards' new Asian pop category, arguing that it restricts the recognition of Asian artists by segregating them into a separate category instead of acknowledging their contributions alongside global acts.
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Lee Ji-young, a BTS fan and a professor, stated that the Grammys need BTS, not the other way around.
BTS opts out of Grammys over Asia categoryTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2026-07-31

