BTS say they won't submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards

The seven members of the group BTS dropped a joint statement on Instagram sharing the news that they won't be submitting any music for the next Grammy Awards.

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy’s introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys’ top honours, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, Arirang, became one of this year’s bestselling hits. “We have decided not to enter the Grammys this yea...

By Agence France-Presse

Grammy Chief ‘Saddened to Hear’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. 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. “I am saddened to hear that […]

By Jem Aswad

Grammys CEO “Saddened” Over BTS Decision to Not Submit for Awards

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.

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The music video for BTS’ 2018 hit single “Idol” exceeded 1.4 billion views on YouTube on Wednesday, according to Big Hit Music on Thursday. It is the fifth video from the group to achieve the feat, joining “Dynamite,” “Boy With Luv,” “DNA” and “Mic Drop.” “Idol” is the main track from “Love Yourself: Answer,” a repack of its fifth mini album “Love Yourself: Her” and third full-length album “Love Yourself: Tear.” It was released in August 2018 and entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 11 and the UK

By The Korea Herald

Grammys CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Says They Won’t Participate in 2027 Awards

"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.

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Grammy CEO “Saddened” By BTS Withdrawal, Defends Asian Pop Category: “It’s Never To Divide”

After BTS sent shockwaves through the music industry with their withdrawal from the 69th Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy’s CEO has responded. On Wednesday, shortly after the K-pop removed themselves from consideration in apparent protest over the newly added Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said he was “saddened” but, […]

By Glenn Garner

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

"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."

BTS withdraws 2027 Grammy submission over concerns about music being divided by language and region

Korean pop group BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

By Emmanuel Tetteh