K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
BTS declines Grammy submissions due to a new Asian Pop category they believe unfairly separates music by region and language.
- On Wednesday, BTS announced it will not submit music for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2027. All seven members posted identical statements on Instagram Stories, signaling a potential protest against the Recording Academy's new Asian Pop Music Performance category.
- The Recording Academy introduced the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category in June, intending to 'recognise artistic excellence in Asian pop music performance.' The timing has sparked debate in South Korea over whether the category celebrates Asian artists or effectively separates them from mainstream awards.
- Despite high expectations following their fifth studio album Arirang topping the Billboard 200 with 641,000 units, the group opted out. 'We hope music can be heard and loved as music itself, rather than being divided by region or language,' the members stated.
- Critics have called the new category a form of segregation that sidelines Asian acts, while others welcome it as long-overdue recognition. The Academy has historically responded to emerging genres by creating dedicated competitive fields, previously expanding categories for Latin music.
- BTS continues its World Tour Arirang following a July 19 performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show. The group is set to resume the tour's U.S. leg on Aug. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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BTS will not be submitting music to the American Grammy Awards.
Globally-acclaimed K-pop band BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their work to next year's Grammy Awards, after the US Recording Academy introduced a new category for Asian pop music that has drawn criticism for limiting the success of artists from the region.
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Harvey Mason Jr, the CEO of the Grammys, conveyed his regret over BTS's withdrawal from award nominations. He highlighted that the newly introduced Asian pop category aims to showcase the diverse talents emerging from Asia. Mason Jr noted that artists can enter their music in different categories at once. BTS posted their decision on Instagram, expressing their hope for their music to resonate worldwide.
Why BTS Don’t Want a Grammy This Year
V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 3, 2022. —Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesMembers of global K-pop sensation BTS announced Wednesday that they have decided not to submit music for consideration for the next Grammy Awards in apparent protest of a new category that they think makes music less universal.On their Instagram accoun…
The South Korean group believes that music should not be classified according to language or geographical origin, while its album "Arigang" was anticipated for several major awards.
BTS has announced they will not be submitting an entry for the 2027 Grammy Awards to take a stand against the establishment of a Best Asian Pop Music award, arguing that music should be judged on the value of the work itself, not on regional or linguistic divisions.
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