[NEWS] #BTS “ARIRANG” (20 weeks) officially becomes the longest charting Album by any Asian Act and Kpop Act/Group on the UK Official Album Charts! 🇬🇧
CONGRATULATIONS BTS
[Weverse Magazine] BTS turns away from the Grammys! 🚨
“The code of ethics #BTS chose to follow here isn’t one that can be demanded of other artists. The members aren’t closing a door—they’re saying that a particular door shouldn’t be the only, or the assumed, way in for Asian artists. BTS had been smashing their way through the ceiling for years before K-pop had its record-breaking night at the 2026 Grammys. They decided to make a statement even at the cost of a shot to win a Grammy for “ARIRANG.” They seem to say, if they don’t speak up, it will remain a barrier that goes unchecked. And maybe that barrier is one everyone will challenge together”
The criticism surrounding the Grammys keeps growing, and it's fascinating to watch. BTS being revolutionary as their decision seems to have encouraged others to speak up. It's great to see more artists, musicians, and media recognizing the issue and supporting their stance.
"The addition of these new grammy categories is not progress; it is tokenistic inclusion that dresses up white bias as recognition."
— Teen Vogue on the Grammys' new Best Asian Pop Music category.
#ArtHasNoAliens
calling a group of POCs “cry babies” saying they’re “throwing tantrums” and villainising them for wanting adequate representation is very icky to me. kpop stans continue to sound like racist white people
another streaming record for BTS 🫡📈 ‘ARIRANG’ has become the fastest album ever to have every track surpass 200 million streams on spotify, breaking the previous record held by taylor swift 🎶
At BTS' SOLD-OUT MetLife Stadium concert today, ARMY showed their support for the group's decision not to submit their music for Grammy consideration during "ARMY TIME":
— "Beyond categories, the music is ours."
Leader RM shouted out legendary rapper Nas during BTS' SOLD-OUT MetLife Stadium concert.
"Personally, I wanted to give a shoutout to the artist who dominated my whole teenage life. Big Nas is here tonight."
"It’s a really strange and wonderful feeling to be able to perform in front of your teenage idol."