The members personally delivered the news to their fans.
Through their respective Instagram accounts, members of Korean boy band BTS announced on Wednesday, July 29, that they are not submitting an entry to the upcoming Grammy Awards in 2027.
In Korean, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook wrote, “We have decided not to submit an entry to the Grammys this year. We hope that music can be heard and loved for its own sake, rather than being defined by region or language.”
They added, “Thank you to ARMY and everyone who is always with us.”
Their decision comes after the Recording Academy announced their decision to launch new categories including the Best Asian Pop Music category, which originates from “widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop.“
BTS was formed in 2013 by what was then-known as BigHit Entertainment.
After a few years, the septet grew in popularity in their home base in South Korea, thanks to their early hits like RUN; DOPE; FIRE; Blood, Sweat, Tears; and Spring Day, among others.
In 2018, they successfully penetrated the Western entertainment industry after the release of the Love Yourself album series, which features the songs like Fake Love and Boy With Luv, among others.
Last March, they issued their comeback album entitled Arirang, which was later followed by a special track called Come Over to celebrate their 13th anniversary last June.
They are also set to return to the Philippines in March 2027 to mount the three-night Arirang concert at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan.
