BTS Boycotts Grammy Awards Amid Controversy Over Performance Cuts
WHO:
Sportskeeda - BTS member V became the center of online discussion following the announcement of the Grammy submission boycott.
CBS News Entertainment - BTS, a South Korean boy band.
Sportskeeda - Fans of BTS.
WHAT:
Forbes - BTS will not submit their comeback album "ARIRANG" for Grammy consideration, which follows the completion of all members' mandatory military service.
Forbes - The album "ARIRANG" topped the Billboard 200 charts for two consecutive weeks earlier this year.
Sportskeeda - V's post regarding the Grammy submission boycott went viral, featuring a backdrop of his League of Legends Master rank.
CBS News Entertainment - BTS announced they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration.
Sportskeeda - Fans criticized the Recording Academy for the removal of BTS' Grammy performances from their official website.
WHERE:
Sportskeeda - The performances were previously accessible through the Recording Academy's official website.
WHEN:
CBS News Entertainment - The Grammy Awards that BTS is boycotting are scheduled for 2027.
WHY:
Forbes - BTS expressed a desire for their music to be “heard and loved for what it is, rather than being categorized by region or language.”
CBS News Entertainment - BTS's decision to boycott the Grammy Awards is linked to the Recording Academy's addition of a new category, which fans believe undermines the significance of existing categories.
CBS News Entertainment - The decision to boycott may be connected to the Recording Academy adding a new category.
Sportskeeda - Fans described the behavior of the Recording Academy as "absolutely pathetic."
HOW:
Forbes - The Recording Academy’s CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated that the new Asian Pop category was created to “celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.”
CBS News Entertainment - BTS's decision follows their yearslong hiatus to fulfill mandatory military duty.
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 17:33 UTC)
BTS has announced they will not submit their comeback album "ARIRANG" for Grammy consideration, following the completion of all members' mandatory military service. Earlier this year, "ARIRANG" topped the Billboard 200 charts for two consecutive weeks, but the group expressed a desire for their music to be “heard and loved for what it is, rather than being categorized by region or language.” The Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., noted that a new Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity, and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 15:38 UTC)
BTS member V has sparked a lively online discussion after announcing a boycott of the Grammy submissions. His post, which went viral, showcased his League of Legends Master rank as a backdrop to the announcement. This decision is tied to concerns from fans about the Recording Academy's new category, which they feel diminishes the importance of the existing awards.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 14:47 UTC)
BTS, the popular South Korean boy band, has announced they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, coinciding with their boycott of the 2027 Grammy Awards. Fans have expressed their frustration over the Recording Academy's decision to remove BTS' Grammy performances from their official website, labeling the move as "absolutely pathetic." This decision comes after BTS's yearslong hiatus to fulfill mandatory military duty and may be linked to the Academy's introduction of a new category.