BTS say they won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys
K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The group stated they prefer music to be appreciated for its artistic merit rather than being categorized by language or region.
Why it matters
This decision reflects ongoing industry discussions regarding the inclusivity of major music awards and the global recognition of non-English language artists.
The K-pop supergroup say music shouldn't be divided by region or language.
Charlotte Reck for CNN 30 July 2026 5 min read Caption: Members of the South Korean boy band BTS perform during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final. Photo credit: JUAN MABROMATA BTS will not submit music for consideration at next year’s Grammy Awards , members of the K-pop supergroup announced Wednesday, a little over a month after the Recording Academy confirmed that the 2027 ceremony will include an Asian pop music performance category for the first time.
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