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BTS Boycotts 2027 Grammy Awards Over Asian Pop Category

Posted by Ally Reid at Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM

  • BTS has decided not to submit their latest album “ARIRANG” and its tracks for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
  • Leader RM expressed the hope that music can be appreciated for its own merit without being divided by region or language.
  • The Recording Academy introduced a new Asian Pop category to recognize music in Asian languages, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop.
  • Some fans and industry observers raised concerns that creating separate categories could create barriers for Asian artists in major Grammy fields.
  • HYBE clarified that BTS's decision not to submit for the Grammys is specific to the group and not a company-wide boycott.

REUTERS/Heo Ran

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