Archive · 31 Jul 2026
BTS Fans Push 'Aliens' to No.1 Amid Grammy Boycott
BTS is a popular Korean pop group.
They decided not to participate in the Grammy Awards because they think music should be judged the same everywhere, not by where it comes from.
Their fans, called ARMY, started a big online movement to show support.
They streamed a song called "Aliens" from BTS's new album a lot.
Because so many people listened, the song climbed to the top spot on the iTunes charts in many countries.
The song talks about feeling like outsiders and fighting against racism.
Fans posted messages on social media saying things like "Awards are temporary.
Worldwide love is forever."
The whole thing shows how powerful a fan community can be when they stand together.
BTS fans rallied behind the group's Grammy boycott, streaming the B-side track "Aliens" to the top of global charts.
"Aliens" from the album Arirang reached No.1 on iTunes Top Songs in 78 countries and topped the worldwide and European charts.
The song addresses xenophobia, racism, and cultural outsider feelings, using the metaphor of "seven aliens".
The track references Korean independence activist Kim Gu, urging music not to be categorized by region or language.
Social media users expressed support with slogans like "#WeStandWithBTS" and "Awards are temporary. Worldwide love is forever."
- Who
- BTS and their global fanbase (ARMY)
- What
- The B-side track 'Aliens' reached No. 1 on worldwide iTunes charts during the group's Grammy boycott campaign
- When
- Released March 20, 2026; chart success reported in 2026
- Where
- Worldwide, including 78 countries on iTunes Top Songs and the European iTunes Song Chart
- Why
- To support BTS's stance that music should not be categorized by region or language and to protest the Grammy Awards' regional bias
- Song
- Aliens
- Artist
- BTS
- Album
- Arirang
- Release date
- March 20, 2026
- Chart peak
- No. 1 on worldwide iTunes Top Songs