BTS opts out of 2027 Grammy Awards nominations, says music should be heard "rather than being divided"
Los Angeles, July 29
Global K-pop boy band BTS will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, which is set to be held on February 7, 2027, the group announced on Wednesday.
The announcement was made on Wednesday through a statement shared by all seven members of the group -- RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook -- on their respective Instagram handles.
"We have decided not to submit for Grammy consideration this year. We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. We thank ARMY and everyone who has always stood by us," the statement read, as quoted by Variety.
The K-pop boy band's announcement came just over a month after the Recording Academy announced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
"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. Awards are presented to the performing artists," read the Academy's description of the category.
It is worth mentioning that BTS has been nominated for Grammys before, including in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video categories. All seven members have been voting members of the Recording Academy since 2019.
On the musical front, the group released its fifth studio album 'Arirang' in March, after the members completed their mandatory military service. The record topped Billboard's main singles and albums charts, generating significant global response.
The band is currently on the 'World Tour Arirang'.
In the most recent appearance, they performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they performed their 2020 hit single 'Dynamite'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a bold move, but I think they're right. Grammys are too Western-centric. Even after creating a separate Asian category, it feels like they're segregating us. BTS has proven they can compete globally without any labels. J-Hope's line in 'Arirang' about unity—this decision echoes that perfectly. 💜
While I respect their decision, isn't this a bit of a missed opportunity? The Asian category was made for artists like them. Instead of rejecting it outright, they could have used their influence to make it more meaningful. But then again, they've always marched to their own beat. 👏
Waiting for ✌️ that will bring in the Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi lyrics—why not? After 'Dynamite' at the World Cup, ARMY is only getting stronger. BTS is showing the world that music isn't about trophies. Just listen to 'Arirang'—it's pure magic. Bhai, kya baat hai! 🔥🔥
I think this sends a powerful message to the Recording Academy. Instead of creating separate categories that feel like tokenism, why not judge all music on merit? BTS has the global numbers to prove their worth. If they can't win in mainstream categories, then the system is flawed, not them.
As a fan from the US, I'm a bit conflicted. The Grammy exposure helps any artist, but BTS has already achieved so much without it. Their
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