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

What the report says

Rolling Stone reported that BTS will not submit its comeback album, “ARIRANG,” for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. According to the article, all seven members — Jung Kook, Jin, V, Suga, RM, Jimin and j-hope — posted individual Instagram Stories on July 29 saying the group had decided not to take part in the Grammy process this year. In the translated statement, BTS said it hoped music could be appreciated on its own terms rather than separated by geography or language.

The decision comes after the Recording Academy added several categories in June, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance. Rolling Stone noted fan speculation that BTS’ move may be tied to that change, though the article did not report that the group explicitly named the new category as the reason. The category is described as recognizing Asian pop performances connected to Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, and music using one or more Asian languages.

Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told Rolling Stone he was saddened by the decision but respected it, saying the category was intended to broaden recognition rather than divide artists. He also described Asian pop as a major force in global music and said the organization would continue listening to the international music community.

BTS has received five Grammy nominations in recent years, beginning with “Dynamite” in 2020 and later including “Butter” and recognition tied to Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres.” Rolling Stone reported that 2027 Grammy entries opened July 7 and close Aug. 21, with nominations due Nov. 16 and the ceremony scheduled for Feb. 7.