BTS says it will skip next year's Grammy Awards

BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for consideration for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February next year. The group made the surprise announcement in a brief statement posted on social media, offering no further explanation for its decision. "We have decided not to submit to the Grammys this year. We hope music can be heard and embraced for what it is, beyond region or language," the group wrote. "Thank you to ARMY and everyone who continues to support us.