K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

One month after The Grammys announced the Asian Pop Performance category for this year, BTS announced that they will not be submitting their music for consideration.

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Rolling StoneLeft· Jul 29, 2026

BTS Won’t Submit Comeback Album for Consideration at 2027 Grammys

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

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Latin TimesLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

BTS Walks Away From the Grammys It Chased for Five Years — Puts the New Asian Pop Category on Trial

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NBC NewsLean Left· Jul 29, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

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The RepublicCenter· Jul 30, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

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KRDOCenter· Jul 30, 2026

BTS say they won’t submit music for next year’s Grammys

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ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Jul 29, 2026

BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration

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Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

BTS won't submit music for Grammys, after new Asian music category introduced

Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 29, 2026

Nolte: Korean Supergroup BTS Will Not Submit for Grammys Due to ‘Asian’ Category

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

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Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

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VarietyLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Grammy Chief ‘Saddened to Hear’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

K-pop's BTS opt out of new Asian music Grammy consideration

DeadlineLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

BTS Withdraws From Grammy Consideration In Apparent Protest Over New Asian Pop Category

VarietyLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration

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Jul 29K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
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