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BTS Declines to Submit for 2026 Grammys, Citing Industry Snubs and Asian Pop Debate
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:55 AM
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South Korean pop group BTS has announced it will not submit any entries for the 2026 Grammy Awards, citing repeated snubs from the Recording Academy and ongoing debate over the place of Asian pop in the awards.
BTS announced on Tuesday that it will not submit any nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, a decision that comes after the group’s last two albums failed to secure a nomination in the group’s category.
The members cited a pattern of snubs from the Recording Academy, arguing that the awards have historically overlooked non‑Western acts. They also pointed to a broader industry debate about whether Asian pop music should be represented in the Grammys’ existing categories.
Reactions have been mixed. Some industry insiders say the move could pressure the Academy to broaden its criteria, while fans have expressed disappointment at missing out on a chance to celebrate the group’s achievements.
BTS’s decision underscores a growing conversation about representation in global music awards and may influence how future Asian acts approach the Grammys.
The members cited a pattern of snubs from the Recording Academy, arguing that the awards have historically overlooked non‑Western acts. They also pointed to a broader industry debate about whether Asian pop music should be represented in the Grammys’ existing categories.
Reactions have been mixed. Some industry insiders say the move could pressure the Academy to broaden its criteria, while fans have expressed disappointment at missing out on a chance to celebrate the group’s achievements.
BTS’s decision underscores a growing conversation about representation in global music awards and may influence how future Asian acts approach the Grammys.