K-pop group BTS announced Wednesday that they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The decision was shared via a coordinated message from all seven members: RM, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook, and Jin.
"We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language," the statement read. "We thank Army and everyone who has always stood by us."
The announcement follows the Recording Academy's recent addition of five new Grammy categories, including a best Asian music performance category, which aims to recognize releases across K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. Some fans have expressed concern that the new category could create barriers for Asian artists.
BTS has received five Grammy nominations in the past, including for best pop duo/group performance and album of the year for their contributions to Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres." They have not yet won a Grammy. The group returned to music in March after a hiatus of nearly four years, releasing their fifth studio album, "ARIRANG."