The Recording Academy is facing backlash after reports that historic BTS performance videos were removed from its official website. The move quickly drew attention online, with critics linking the takedown to a wider boycott controversy surrounding the Grammy Awards.
According to the report, the deleted clips included notable BTS appearances connected to the Grammys, making the removal especially sensitive for fans. Because BTS has played a major role in bringing global attention to K-pop on major U.S. award stages, the decision was seen by many as more than a routine website update.
The response has centered on frustration over how the Academy is handling BTS-related content at a time when scrutiny of the organization is already high. Online criticism has focused on the symbolism of removing videos tied to the group’s Grammy history, especially as BTS remains one of the most internationally recognized acts associated with the awards in recent years.
While the full reason for the removal was not clear from the report, the controversy has added to ongoing debate about the Grammys’ relationship with major fan communities and global artists. For BTS followers, the issue has become another flashpoint in the broader conversation about recognition, representation and treatment of non-Western acts in the music industry.
