BTS have said they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, with the decision tied to the introduction of a new Asian pop category. The move puts one of the world’s biggest music groups at the center of a fresh conversation about how major awards recognize global artists.
The announcement was made through coordinated Instagram posts, with all seven BTS members sharing the same statement. That synchronized rollout quickly drew attention online and signaled that the decision was a unified one from the group.
While the full wording of the statement was not available in the trimmed report, the message made clear that BTS do not plan to put their music forward for Grammy consideration. The timing means their position is being read in direct connection with the Recording Academy’s new category for Asian pop.
The decision is likely to fuel wider discussion around representation at the Grammys and whether region-based categories broaden recognition or separate artists from the main pop field. For now, BTS have made clear that they will sit out the 2027 Grammy submission process.
