Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BTS Boycotts 2027 Grammys Over Asian Pop Category
BTS, a famous K-pop group, has decided not to submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
They are protesting against a new category called 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance.'
BTS believes their music should be judged based on its quality, not where it comes from or what language it's in.
Fans and critics are debating whether this new category is a way to include more Asian artists or if it segregates them.
The Grammys have not yet responded to the controversy.
BTS recently released their album 'ARIRANG' and the single 'SWIM,' which have been very successful.
They also performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show.
BTS will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
The group opposes the new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category.
BTS wants their music to be judged without regional or language categorization.
Fans and critics debate whether the new category is inclusive or segregating.
The Grammys have not yet responded to the controversy.
- Who
- BTS, a globally popular K-pop group
- What
- BTS's decision not to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards due to the new Asian pop category
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Global music scene
- Why
- BTS wants their music to be appreciated without being categorized by region or language
Supporters of the New Category
Critics of the New Category
Inclusion vs. Segregation
Supporters of the New Category
The new category is seen as a step towards recognizing Asian artists and their unique contributions to the music industry.
Critics of the New Category
Critics argue that the new category segregates Asian artists, treating them as perpetual outsiders rather than judging them by the same standards as other artists.
Language-Based Eligibility
Supporters of the New Category
Proponents believe the category acknowledges the cultural and linguistic diversity within Asian pop music.
Critics of the New Category
Critics point out that the language-based eligibility criteria exclude English-language songs by Asian artists, such as BTS's 'Dynamite,' from the category.
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- BTS's Decision
- Not to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards
- New Grammy Category
- Best Asian Pop Music Performance
- BTS's Reason
- Music should be judged without regional or language categorization
- Grammy Nominations
- BTS has received five Grammy nominations but has not won any awards
- Entry Deadline
- August 21, 2026
- BTS's Recent Album
- ARIRANG
- BTS's Recent Single
- SWIM
Sources
BTS Opts Out of 2027 Grammys
BTS vs Grammys—why band won’t send music for 2027 award
BTS Rejects New Grammy Categories, Won’t Submit Music For 2027 Awards: What Is The Controversy?
69th Grammy Awards: BTS decline music submissions after Recording Academy introduces Asian Pop category
After BTS' Grammys boycott, HYBE breaks silence: 'This is not a boycott at the company level'
BTS won't submit to the 2027 Grammys, rejecting the new Asian Pop category
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