BTS announced Wednesday they will not submit any music for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2027. The K-pop group cited dissatisfaction with the Recording Academy's new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance, as reported by Daily Mail and Time.
Key Takeaways
BTS announced they will not submit any music for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2027, protesting a new Asian pop category. The group expressed hope that music should be judged without regional or language distinctions. According to Daily Mail and Time, BTS's decision is seen as a significant statement against categorizing music by region rather than genre.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Grammy Category | 1 Difference | Majority reports category celebrates artistry; HuffPost cites BTS's regional division concern | ▼ |
| Grammy Boycott | Broad Agreement | BTS skipping Grammys over Asian pop category | |
| Grammy Submission Rules | Broad Agreement | Submitting to Asian pop doesn't exclude general categories |
New Grammy Category
▼Majority reports category celebrates artistry; HuffPost cites BTS's regional division concern
Grammy Boycott
Broad AgreementBTS skipping Grammys over Asian pop category
Grammy Submission Rules
Broad AgreementSubmitting to Asian pop doesn't exclude general categories
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The band members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—posted a statement on their Instagram accounts: 'We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language.' According to HuffPost, BTS's decision marks the first time they have opted out of the awards ceremony.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responded with a statement expressing sadness but respect for BTS's decision. He clarified that the new category aims to celebrate Asian pop artistry and does not exclude artists from general field categories like Record of the Year or Album of the Year, as reported by Daily Mail and Time.
BTS's fanbase, known as ARMY, expressed outrage on social media platforms. Many fans argued that music should be categorized by genre rather than region. According to Daily Mail, some fans questioned the new category's intent, suggesting it might limit BTS's chances in major categories.
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