BTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys
BTS has officially opted out of 2027 Grammy consideration following the introduction of a new category dedicated to Asian pop.
The story so far
BTS will not submit their upcoming comeback album for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. This decision follows the official announcement of a new Grammy category specifically for Asian pop music, a move that Reuters, TODAY.com, komonews.com, Yahoo, and the New York Daily News report as the primary driver behind the band's choice to boycott the awards.
Variety reported that the Grammy chief expressed sadness regarding the group's decision to abstain from the process. While many outlets categorize the move as a rejection of the new prize category, Cosmopolitan published analysis supporting the band's decision to refuse the new classification.
Coverage does not yet specify if the band plans to submit work for future ceremonies or if there will be further dialogue between the group and the Recording Academy. The current status remains that BTS is excluded from the 2027 award contention cycle.
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The obvious questions
Why is BTS skipping the 2027 Grammys?
Reporting indicates the decision was made after the announcement of a new Grammy category specifically for Asian pop.
Has the Grammy organization responded to the boycott?
Variety reports that the Grammy chief stated they were saddened to hear of the group's decision.
Will BTS submit their music for future awards?
Coverage does not specify the band's plans beyond the 2027 award cycle.
Coverage (7)
- Grammy Chief ‘Saddened to Hear’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards Variety · 16d ago
- BTS boycott Grammys over new Asian pop award category Reuters · 16d ago
- BTS Chooses Not to Submit to the Grammys After New Asian Pop Category Announced TODAY.com · 16d ago
- BTS says it will skip 2027 Grammy submissions after new Asian pop prize category announced komonews.com · 16d ago
- BTS Is Right to Refuse the Grammys' Newest Category Cosmopolitan · 16d ago
- BTS Rejects New Grammy Category and Declines 2027 Submission Yahoo · 16d ago
- K-pop band BTS opts out of Grammys contention amid new ‘Asian pop’ category New York Daily News · 16d ago
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