After Asian pop category launch, BTS says it won't submit music to Grammys
BTS has announced a decision to abstain from the Grammy Awards following the introduction of a new Asian pop category.
The story so far
The Grammy Awards face a significant shift as BTS confirms it will not submit music for consideration this year. Forbes notes the group was previously positioned for a potentially record-breaking year at the awards prior to this announcement.
Korea JoongAng Daily, The Korea Times, and the BBC confirm the group's refusal to participate in the submission process. Media outlets including Chosun Ilbo categorize the move as a direct response to the newly formed category structure, highlighting a clear divergence between the academy's organizational changes and the group's participation strategy.
Attention now turns to the impact this withdrawal will have on the upcoming Grammy ceremony and the broader implications for the new Asian pop category. The extent to which other artists may follow this lead or how the Recording Academy responds to the boycott remains unaddressed by current information.
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The obvious questions
Why is BTS boycotting the Grammys?
Coverage indicates the decision is a response to the recent launch of a new Asian pop category.
Will BTS submit any music for awards this year?
No, the group has confirmed it will not submit music for consideration for the current Grammy Awards cycle.
What was the initial outlook for BTS at the Grammys?
Forbes reported that the group was initially considered to be heading toward its biggest year at the awards.
Coverage (7)
- BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration Variety · 4h ago
- BTS Won’t Submit For 2027 Grammys Consideration Forbes · 4h ago
- BTS rejects new Grammy categories, won't submit for awards this year Korea JoongAng Daily · 6h ago
- BTS Boycotts Grammy Awards Over Asian Pop Category 조선일보 · 6h ago
- BTS May Be Headed For Its Biggest Year At The Grammys Yet Forbes · 6h ago
- BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards BBC · 6h ago
- After Asian pop category launch, BTS says it won't submit music to Grammys The Korea Times · 6h ago
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