BTS will not submit their comeback album Arirang for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The decision stands out because the Recording Academy has added a category focused on Asian pop, a change that might have been expected to boost interest from major acts in the genre.
The group’s choice means Arirang will not be part of the Grammy race, despite the attention surrounding BTS’s return and the scale of the album’s rollout. From the available report, the move suggests the band is not looking to frame this release around awards recognition.
It is also a notable development in the wider Grammy conversation. The creation of an Asian pop-specific category has already drawn attention across the music industry, with fans and observers watching to see how leading artists respond. BTS opting out immediately makes the new category part of a bigger debate about representation, prestige, and how global pop acts engage with US awards shows.
For BTS, the headline is simple: Arirang may be one of the group’s biggest comeback moments, but the 2027 Grammys will not be part of its campaign. That decision is likely to keep focus on the music itself rather than on an awards-season push.
