Namjoon in his speech today
"Peruvians! You are truly the best.
I’m going to talk about the post I wrote yesterday, and I’ll speak in Korean.
The post I wrote yesterday wasn’t just about America or Peru.Similar things have happened in Europe and the United States, and they’ve actually been happening for a long time. They can happen in Asia, too.
I know very well that many of you try not to approach us, and even when you see us on the street, you pretend not to recognize us.
But using drones or pointing lasers at us is actually not okay.
In Europe, he (Taehyung) was the one who said it, but here, I’ll say it myself.
When have we ever divided people based on their nationality or continent?
Under the term ARMY, and under the term BTS, we are all the same people.
I’d like you to ignore those who say strange things and for us to keep this love alive.
Some people will only hear what they want to hear and see what they want to see.
But I will continue to believe that there are so many more amazing and lovely ARMYs out there. And that goes for Peru, too!
No matter how I speak about this, I know some people will only hear what they want to hear.
Even so, I know there are so many wonderful and very, very beautiful ARMYs out there.
Thank you so much "
We're truly honored to win 🏆BEST GROUP, 🏆SONG OF THE YEAR, and 🏆BEST K-POP at the 2026 #VMAs✨
Thank you, ARMY. We couldn't have done any of this without you!💕
#BTS#방탄소년단
#BTS' ARIRANG World Tour ($433.2M*) becomes the highest-grossing tour by a vocal group and Asian act in HISTORY, surpassing BLACKPINK's BORN PINK World Tour ($331.8M).
*Still counting.
@BTS_twt#BANGTAN#ARIRANG#방탄소년단
With more and more media outlets now picking up the conversation around BTS’s decision, it’s clear this has become a much bigger discussion about how global artists are recognized and represented 🤔
As a South Korean company that has supported K-pop artists for years, we believe we have a responsibility to stand with artists not only when they’re breaking records, but also when they choose to stand by their own principles.
Great artistry deserves equal recognition, regardless of language or origin.
We’ll continue to stand behind artists who help move the industry forward ❤️
#ArtHasNoAliens #BTS
Saw this on Instagram.
I plan to follow.
As of this post, I will not waste more of my time on 👵,
They're not worth it.
BTS have spoken, they withdrew from it.
As an Army, I feel it's personally my turn to do the same.
I have BTS's music, content, & other votings to focus on.
At COKODIVE, we’ve had the privilege of watching BTS grow for years. We’ve seen them rise from a promising group to global icons who reshaped what was thought possible for Korean artists.
Their decision not to submit music for GRAMMY consideration this year feels bigger than an awards season. Sometimes, choosing not to participate says more than any speech ever could.
Legacy is defined by the barriers you break, the doors you open, and the millions of people you inspire. BTS have already done all of that, and history will remember it all 💜
Mind you BTS have been on hiatus for 4 years. Kpop (and other industries across the continent of Asia) never stopped releasing music
But it’s only when BTS return that this “Asian pop” category is introduced
To say that this is about inclusivity is just a bold faced lie
@Jantar127 They added a best “contemporary” country album after Beyonce won best country album and best latin song after bad bunny won .. but they didn’t add best European song or album after Adele, Harry Styles, Daft Punk, Zedd or U2 won
grammy/recording academy for the first time IN HISTORY responded to an artist's notice of withdrawal from their awards from their official accounts. other artists when they showed their reaction they weren't afraid, but i am sure they deeply felt what kind of loss of reputation a reaction from an artist at the maximum of a global power like bts would create. the number of media outlets asking them for a answer must have crossed the limit that required them to make a statement from their official accounts