@carolzinha7 Dammit!π₯ΉI feared today would feel almost like backlash after last nightπAnd honestly, You're right, it's just begun, and Jimin looks worn outπ
@carolzinha7 Yeah, it seems a lot of our fandom know everything about everything these daysπFuck 'em, you ladies are doing a wonderful job. I thank you for investing your time in keeping us in the loop, even though you don't owe us damn thingπHaters gonna Hate. Players gonna Playπͺπ»
@carolzinha7 The only question that weighs heavy on my heart, is if Jikook will ever reach a point where the hate against them will slow down, and if there will be a time where this fandom will be more accepting of their love. I just want my precious babies to find more peaceπ₯Ήππ»
It's like they wanna make sure there is no doubt left in people's mind...It's so beautiful and makes me wanna cry π Jikook are in love and want the world to know. But will the world listen? Finally? It needs to be celebrated. What they share is truly the most precious thing ππ
@jungkookholic1 I'm not in here to fight, I promiseππ»
I just wanted to say that those wonderful Cortis boys are not at all apologising to BTS. They said thank you here, not sorry. They're actually thanking Hobi for dancing to their song on TT. You can clearly see it in the video captionβΊοΈ
The Grammys' decision to scrap the proposed "Asian Pop" category immediately after BTS withdrew their submissions is a blatant admission of what critics have been saying for years: The Recording Academy does not care about celebrating Asian artists; they just want a "BTS Tax" to boost their tanking television ratings.
By folding the entire category the moment the biggest group in the world opted out, Harvey Mason Jr. and the Grammys exposed the entire initiative as a hollow, tokenizing stunt rather than a genuine attempt at inclusivity.
The Category Was Always a Ghettoization Strategy
Letβs call this what it actually was: an attempt to gatekeep the major categories. For years, the Grammys have faced intense backlash for shutting out non-Western global powerhouses from the "Big Four" categories (Album, Record, and Song of the Year, plus Best New Artist)
Creating an "Asian Pop" category was a transparent tactical move to herd BTS and other massive Asian acts into a separate, marginalized corner. It was designed to satisfy the demand for representation on paper while ensuring these artists would never compete for or win the prestigious main-stage awards
No BTS, No Clout, No Category
The fact that the category was discarded the second BTS pulled their submissions proves that the Recording Academy never actually cared about the incredibly diverse, booming Asian pop music landscape.
If this category was genuinely built to honor the rich, diverse world of J-pop, C-pop, and K-pop, the absence of one group shouldn't throw the entire Board of Trustees into a panic. By completely rethinking the category right before the August 21 submission deadline, By killing the category Mr Harvey Mason Jr. essentially admitted: "We only built this stage so BTS would show up, perform, and bring millions of viewers with them. If we can't exploit their fandom for ratings, the rest of the genre isn't worth our time."
BTS Called Their Bluff As They Should
BTS and their team made the ultimate power move by withdrawing. They refused to let themselves be used as token playthings for an institution that has historically weaponized nominations to milk K-pop fans for social media engagement, only to snub the artists during the actual broadcast.
By stepping away, BTS forced the Grammys to show their true colors. The immediate collapse of the "Asian Pop" category is embarrassing proof that the Recording Academyβs commitment to diversity is completely performative. Itβs not about the music; itβs about the metrics.
The Grammys thought they could pacify Asian artists with a separate-but-equal category. BTS looked them dead in the eye, rejected the crumbs, and left them standing with an empty, embarrassing stage. Itβs a legendary moment in music history and proof that BTS doesn't need the Grammys; the Grammys need BTS.
Chris brown have over 140M followers on instagram and 58M monthly listeners on spotify which Iβm sure 85% are female .The idea that J-Hope and RM who are two literal icons of a global iconic performance cannot go backstage to appreciate Chris Brown and Usher without triggering an international moral crisis is completely absurd. I donβt understand why the internet operates in this hyper-sanitized, unrealistic bubble, completely forgetting how the actual music industry works.
The Double Standard is Blatant
The selective outrage is absolutely the most exhausting part of this entire discourse. The very same people leading the charge on social media to "cancel" BTS for a backstage photo are almost certainly:
Streaming music from artists with active, ongoing legal battles.
Jamming out to hip-hop and pop tracks produced by incredibly controversial figures.
Watching movies and TV shows starring people with far messier, unchecked histories.
But the moment it involves BTS, the goalposts get shifted to an impossible height. It is a massive double standard driven by a mix of performative activism and closeted anti-fans who just want a weapon to throw at the group.
Professional Respect vs. Personal Endorsement
There is a massive difference between endorsing someone's past personal actions and respecting their undeniable impact on a craft. J-Hope is a dancer's dancer; he has studied hip-hop and urban choreography his entire life. To him and RM, Chris Brown is a contemporary and a major pillar of modern R&B performance.
Taking a photo backstage is standard industry networking and professional courtesy. It is not an endorsement of domestic violence, it is not a political statement, and it is certainly not a betrayal of their fans.
Let Grown Men Be Grown Men
Ultimately, J-Hope and Namjoon are mature, independent adults in their 30s. They are not fictional characters designed to perfectly coddle the internet's sensitivities 24/7. They are allowed to have musical influences, they are allowed to attend concerts, and they are allowed to take photos with their peers without having their moral fiber cross-examined by the internet.
Appreciate the art, recognize the legendary talent on display in that room, and like you said keep it moving.
We love you @BTS_twt
#AlwaysWithBTS
#ARMYFOREVER