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JUNGKOOK: it's so sad you'll never be me @BTS_twt 💜

[gigi gojo ꕤ @polartaegi]

we need to be more vocal about the fact that arirang is quite literally the album of the year in every aspect

[sab⁷ @btswantsbts]

they tried to rig the game but you cant take influence

[jen @dazzitan]

we're not talking enough about the rule that says if a song is entered into the best asian pop category, it cannot compete in any other performance categories. i wonder why harvey mason jr didn't mention that part in his response

[🐻‍❄️⁷ @userbfIy]

“it’s gonna be harder for smaller asian artists because of bts” so you believe the academy is going to punish all asian artists bc BTS refused to play along. and that’s the institution you wish to support and want to keep as the pinnacle of music recognition? ok LMAO

[meg⁷ BORAMORE @JIMINistrending]

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

[VOTE FOR VMAS - BTS @7adorablereps]

ART HAS NO ALIENS!

[brit🐼 @attackonhobi]

now we’re about to see who’s really hungry for western validation

[nissa⁷ @mninissaa]

BTS spent years opening doors that weren’t built for them. now they have the freedom to decide which ones are worth walking through. bts are truly living legends.

[♡ @amlysbang]

I don't think people fully understand the magnitude of this decision.

Some of the music industry's most respected producers, writers, engineers, and creatives worked on ARIRANG. A project built to the highest artistic standard. One producer even spoke publicly about hoping the album would receive Grammy recognition.

Then the Recording Academy introduced a category specifically for Asian pop.

And BTS chose not to submit.

Think about that. The biggest musical project of the year. One of the strongest commercial and artistic contenders. A project that could have competed across multiple major categories. It simply won't be in the race because the artists chose principle over prestige.

Moves like this don't happen often. When artists at BTS' level willingly walk away from the biggest stage in music, the conversation shifts because of what they refused to endorse.

[🌸 ⊙⊝⊜ @seokjinbit]

BTS ARE PROTESTING AGAINST THE GRAMMYS FOR THEIR NEW KPOP CATEGORY HOLY FUCK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[BTS Daily⁷ @btsdaily77]

All seven BTS members stand united in their decision not to submit to the Grammys this year. ✊

"We’ve decided not to submit our work for this year’s Grammy Awards. We hope music will be recognized and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. Thank you, as always, to ARMY and everyone who supports us." 🔥

[Pop Base @PopBase]

BTS announces they will not submit their music for the 2027 GRAMMY awards, following the Recording Academy’s addition of an Asian-focused category:

“I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language.”

[kyo @tokyoselca]

kpop stans: my idol went to the met gala and yours didnt

meanwhile bts:

[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

oh thank life cause I was so scared i will miss it. I'll be at work during the live 😭😭😭

[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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[aries⁷| ⟭⟬ ia 🥺 @iceee_jk]

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