NewzLOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - K-pop group BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the academy’s new category for best Asian pop music performance. Statements posted on the members’ social media point to concerns over divisive categorisation SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.
Recording Academy has defended its creation ... One month after five new categories were added to the Grammy Awards line-up, BTS announces they will not submit music the forthcoming 2027 show. "I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year," said Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. wrote that "I understand and respect their decision," while also addressing criticism aimed at the organization's new Asian pop category. "We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts.
"We hope that music is heard and loved for what it is, rather than being defined by region or language." has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards, which the K-Pop superstars announced on Wednesday, in an effort to clarify that the launch of a Best Asian Pop category was not intended to sideline K-Pop artists. BTS comeback album 'ARIRANG' became a global success, topping the Billboard 200 for two weeks and setting a K-pop record.
(EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: K-pop group BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the academy's new category for best Asian pop music performance.The decision marks the first time the South Korean group, one of the biggest names in K-pop, have opted out of the awards ceremony. Each member of the group shared the news in a post on Instagram."We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language," they wrote.The Recording Academy announced the new category on June 16 for music from South Korea, Japan, China, and elsewhere in the region."This category recognises artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognised within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages," the Grammy website says.The Recording Academy did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment.BTS released comeback album “ARIRANG” on March 20 after a hiatus for their members to complete military service.
A global success, it topped the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks, setting a new record for a K-pop act.Tickets for BTS concerts in South Korea sold out rapidly during January's presale, driven by demand from the band's devoted fanbase, known as ARMY. The North American and European legs of the tour also sold out within hours, according to Hybe, the agency that manages BTS.At the 52nd American Music Awards in May, BTS beat Taylor Swift and other major artists to win artist of the year, in addition to taking home two other awards.BTS consist of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. They are managed by Big Hit Music, an independent label under Hybe.
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