Archive · 30 Jul 2026
BTS Boycott Sparks Grammy Controversy Over New Asian Pop Category
BTS, a popular Korean pop group, said they would not send their new album to the 2027 Grammy Awards because the awards added a new category for Asian pop music.
The Grammy organizers, led by CEO Harvey Mason Jr., said they were sad but respected BTS’s choice.
Some fans said the Grammy site removed BTS’s videos of the songs "Butter" and "Dynamite."
The Grammy organizers have not confirmed this.
The whole situation shows how new rules can cause big disagreements in the music world.
BTS announced they will not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammy Awards, protesting the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. expressed disappointment and respect for BTS’s decision in a public statement.
Fans claim the Recording Academy removed BTS’s performance videos of "Butter" and "Dynamite" from its YouTube channel.
The Recording Academy has not confirmed removing the videos, and no official statement addresses the claim.
The boycott highlights tensions over the Grammys’ new category and perceived racial segregation.
- Who
- BTS, Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy
- What
- BTS boycott of 2027 Grammys over new Asian Pop category; fans claim video removal
- When
- July 29-30, 2024
- Where
- Grammy Awards, United States
- Why
- Protest against perceived divisive category and alleged video deletion
- Event
- BTS boycott of 2027 Grammy Awards
- New Category
- Best Asian Pop Music Performance
- Artist Decision
- Not submitting ARIRANG
- Recording Academy Response
- Harvey Mason Jr. statement
- Fan Claim
- Removal of Butter and Dynamite videos
