BTS, First Nomination for the Brit Awards, UK Popular Music Awards

BTS is nominated in the 'International Group' category at the Brit Awards in the UK. (Homepage capture)

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has been nominated for the first time for the Brit Awards, the UK's most prestigious popular music award.

The Brit Awards announced on the 31st of last month (local time) that BTS was nominated in the International Group category. BTS will compete in this category against the American rock band Foo Fighters, who have won four times in this category, as well as the American hip-hop group Run The Jewels, the Irish punk band Fontaines D.C., and the American female trio rock band HAIM.

BBC reported that last year the Brit Awards removed the International Group category, which angered BTS fans. At that time, one fan criticized on Twitter, "The Brit Awards took away BTS's award," and another fan said, "They kept the International Male and Female categories. Is it that desperate to block BTS?" according to BBC.

Among the five nominees for Album of the Year this year, four are female artists. These include Arlo Parks' debut album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams,' released in January, Celeste's 'Not Your Muse,' and Dua Lipa's 'Future Nostalgia.'

The winners of the Brit Awards will be announced at the ceremony held on May 11 at the O2 Arena in London.

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