BTS decides not to participate in the Grammys: “We hope that music...”

OsBTS, K-pop group from South Korea, announced this Wednesday that they will not participate in Grammy 2027, justifying the decision with the fact that a category was created for “Best Asian Pop Music Performance”. 

The group, remember, is composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. It was formed in 2013 by Big Hit Entertainment.

Members of the South Korean boy band announced the decision through a shared communication on individual social networks. 

“ We decided not to submit our Grammy music this year. We hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, instead of being divided by region or language. We sincerely thank ARMY and everyone who is always with us”it's readable.

It should be noted that the Recording Academy announced last month the creation of five new categories, including the category “Best Asian Pop Music Performance”.

© Jimin/BTSAccording to the international press, the BTS were being widely quoted to be nominated for some of the Academy’s top awards, including Album of the Year, with the latest work “Arirang”.

It should also be noted that the first single from the album “Swim”, whose music video was recorded in PortugalIt reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in the United States. 

The boy band was the first K-Pop group to be nominated for Grammy in 2021, with the song "Dynamite" – the first song sung only in English – and has also performed several times in the US awards.

The South Korean group is on tour to promote “Arirang”. After 10 concerts in Europe (Spain, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany and France), the tour is now going to the United States.

The BTS were away from the stage for three years to perform military service, which is mandatory in South Korea.

The Grammy ceremony takes place on February 7, 2027.