BTS have announced that they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, despite the massive success of their comeback album Arirang. In a statement shared by all seven members, the group said they hope music is appreciated "for what it is" rather than being divided by region or language. The decision comes shortly after the Recording Academy introduced the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, leading to widespread discussion among fans about the timing of BTS' move.

BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for consideration for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February next year. The group made

The septet also expressed gratitude to its fans

The news comes just over a month after the introduction of the Asian pop music performance category.

BTS announces it will skip the 69th Grammy Awards.