BTS Withdraws From 2027 GRAMMYs, Recording Academy CEO "Saddened" Over Groups Decision

SummaryAll seven BTS members announced they will not submit music for consideration at the 69th GRAMMY AwardsThe decision follows the Recording Academy's rollout of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category that requires meaningful use of an Asian languageGRAMMY CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responded that he respects the group's choice while defending the category's intentBTS is officially sitting out the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. In a coordinated statement shared across all seven members...