BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards
K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The decision follows criticism regarding the Grammys' new Asian pop music category, which excludes songs with predominantly English lyrics.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between global music industry awards and the evolving nature of international pop music, specifically regarding language and cultural representation.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, BTS have been nominated for five Grammys since 2020, but have never won an award
Music correspondent Published 29 minutes ago Korean pop group BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The news came in a co-ordinated Instagram post, with all seven members of the band uploading an identical statement.
"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," a translation of the message read. "I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language."
The band were widely expected to be in competition for some of the Grammys' major categories, including album of the year, after their comeback record, Arirang, became one of the year's biggest-sellers.
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