BTS Say No To Grammy Entry This Year As New Asian Pop Category Sparks Fan Debate
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K-pop supergroup BTS have announced that they will not submit their music for this year's Grammy Awards, with all seven members—RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook—sharing an identical statement on their individual Instagram accounts.
BTS Say Music Should Be Heard Beyond Region And Language
In the statement, the members said they hoped music would be appreciated for its artistic value rather than being distinguished by region or language.
"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language. Thank you to the ARMY and everyone for always being with me," the statement read.
ARIRANG Was Expected To Be A Strong Grammy Contender
The decision has come as a surprise to fans and industry observers, particularly as ARIRANG, BTS' first full-group album since the members completed their military service, was widely expected to be among the group's strongest Grammy contenders.
The album has emerged as one of the year's major global releases, breaking streaming records, topping charts in several countries and receiving widespread critical acclaim.
Grammy's New Asian Pop Category Draws Attention
The announcement also comes after the Recording Academy introduced the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category among a slate of new Grammy Award categories. The award recognises artistic excellence in Asian pop performances featuring one or more Asian languages.
BTS did not directly refer to the new category in their statement. However, the timing of the announcement has prompted discussion among fans.
The septet have previously made Grammy history as the first K-pop act to receive nominations in major categories, earning recognition for tracks including Dynamite, Butter and Yet To Come.
