BTS skipping Grammys in apparent protest over new Asian pop category

The massively popular K-pop group shared a statement on social media about their bold decision.

Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy’s introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Gramm

The K-pop sensation BTS, snubbed when nominated for Grammys in the past, say they're not interested in winning a new Asian music category.

The bands announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.

Korean pop group BTS will not submit its music for Grammy consideration this year, apparently in protest over the Recording Academy’s recent decision to launch a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. “We have decided not to submit for Grammy consideration this year,” the group’s seven members – RM, Jin, Suga,

5 min readHyderabadJul 29, 2026 04:01 PM IST K-pop boyband BTS have confirmed they will not put forward any of their work for the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards, in what amounts to the most significant public challenge to the Recording Academy’s awards structure by a non-Western act in the ceremony’s history. The announce