BTS has announced it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, marking the first time the K-pop supergroup has opted out of the awards process. The decision follows the Recording Academy's introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, prompting widespread debate over whether the move celebrates Asian artists or risks separating them from mainstream competition.
The seven-member group — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — shared an identical statement on Instagram on 29 July, saying, '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.'
