K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

One month after five new categories were added to the Grammy Awards line-up, BTS announces they will not submit music the forthcoming 2027 show.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. wrote that "I understand and respect their decision," while also addressing criticism aimed at the organization's new Asian pop category.

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards, which the K-Pop superstars announced on Wednesday, in an effort to clarify that the launch of a Best Asian Pop category was not intended to sideline K-Pop artists. “I am saddened to hear that…

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys  Toronto Star

Korean pop group BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys  AP News

The seven members of the group BTS dropped a joint statement on Instagram sharing the news that they won't be submitting any music for the next Grammy Awards.

The group expressed "hope that music can be heard and loved by itself rather than being divided by region or language" after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

Some fans fear the introduction of an award defined by geography minimizes the value of artists’ work.

BTS say they won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys  CNN

BTS have announced they will not be submitting their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

K-pop band BTS said that they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, citing concerns over category divisions.

BTS Won’t Submit For 2027 Grammys Consideration — And Why It Matters  Forbes

All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.