BTS opts out of Grammys as new Asian pop category tests boundaries of recognition

The group's decision comes weeks after the Recording Academy introduced a category that has sparked debate over whether Asian pop should compete separately from mainstream fields.

Jul 31, 2026

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About a month after the Recording Academy created its first Grammy category dedicated to Asian pop, South Korean supergroup BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for consideration this year.

Withdrawing from the 2027 race

In identical statements shared through their individual Instagram Stories, RM, Jin, SU…

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