BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards

BTS announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The statement was shared in a coordinated Instagram post, with each of the seven members uploading an identical message. "We person decided not to participate the Grammys this year," a translation of the connection read. "I anticipation that euphony tin beryllium heard and loved for what it is, alternatively than being divided by portion oregon language." Observers had widely expected the group to be contenders in several of the ceremony’s top categories, including Album of the Year, following the release of their comeback record Arirang, which ranked among the year’s best‑selling albums. The lead single “Swim,” a U.S. number‑one hit, was also tipped for a Song of the Year nomination. However, the English‑language lyrics on Arirang would have disqualified the track from the newly created Best Asian Pop Music award, announced the award, which was unveiled last month. Grammy guidelines require nominees in that category to demonstrate “meaningful use” of an Asian language; more than 80 % of the lyrics on Arirang are performed in English. The introduction of the accolade elicited mixed reactions within online K‑Pop communities, with many fans arguing that the Grammys were marginalizing Asian artists rather than celebrating them. By referencing both genre and language in their declaration, BTS members RM, Jimin, V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin and J‑Hope appeared to echo that criticism. They concluded their note with a message to their supporters, known as the BTS Army: "Thank you to Army and everyone who is ever with us," the radical said. The Recording Academy, which oversees the Grammy ceremony, has not yet issued a response. BBC News has sought comment from the organization.