BTS takes a stand by skipping Grammys 2027

MANILA, Philippines — K-pop supergroup BTS has announced that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, saying it believes music should be evaluated without regional or language-based divisions.

In a recently released joint statement, all seven members confirmed their decision to forgo Grammy submissions this year, weeks after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.

The category was among five new Grammy categories unveiled in June. According to the Academy’s description, it recognizes “artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.”

BTS, however, suggested that it would rather see music compete equally, regardless of language or country of origin. Fans of Asian artists have also reportedly criticized the move as “exclusionary” rather than “inclusive.”

“We have decided not to submit our music to the Grammys this year,” the group said in a statement shared across the members’ respective Instagram accounts. “We hope music can be heard and loved as music itself, rather than being divided by region or language.”

The members also expressed gratitude to their fans, writing, “We would like to express our gratitude to ARMY and everyone who has always supported us.”

The group has previously earned multiple Grammy nominations, including for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video, but has yet to take home a win. All seven members have also served as voting members of the Recording Academy since 2019.

They recently headlined the inaugural halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they performed alongside global stars Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

BTS will resume the U.S. leg of its “ARIRANG” World Tour before heading to Asia, including three scheduled shows at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan on March 13, 14 and 16, 2027.