BTS Will Not Enter ‘Arirang’ Songs for Consideration at 2027 Grammy Awards - Billboard
BTS has decided not to submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. responded by clarifying the intent behind the 'Asian Pop' category and emphasizing that genre-specific submissions do not preclude artists from general field categories.
Why it matters
The decision highlights ongoing discussions regarding the representation of global artists within major Western music award institutions.
UPDATE (July 29): Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. released a statement on Wednesday (July 29) in response to BTS ' decision not to enter their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards .
"I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision.
"I do want to clarify something that seems to be getting lost in the conversation. The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia. The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists. More categories mean more artists’ work is recognized. It's never to divide, but to expand who is recognized by our 15,000 Grammy voters.
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