X_X ⊙⊝⊜ 7̶

MUSIC , ANIME. 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 in the Air ⟭⟬. 🇧🇩

[♡ @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.

[Pop Core @TheePopCore]

Recording Academy has seemingly removed BTS' iconic "Butter" and "Dynamite" GRAMMY performances from their website.

[Arme_twt⁷ 🍜 @ishane_twt]

Done for granny kekekekee

[AGUST D CHARTS @DataAgustD]

“I hope you don't forget that giving up decisively also counts as courage.”

— Agust D, "Burn It" ♡

[⦿ ☰ ☲ @blbrmt]

do you know how fucking refreshing it is to see an artist stand their fucking ground against a gigantic fucking institution in 2026. I feel vindicated, not only as an ARMY, but as a human. BTS, you will be good. you were always gonna be good, but it only confirms it.

[BTS Daily⁷ @btsdaily77]

BTS Announces They Won’t 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." ✊

[luna⁷ @tetebbi]

still relevant btw

[kyo @tokyoselca]

bts was accused for years of being desperate for western validation but none of your faves would ever have the courage to stand up against the grammys

[hope⁷ @winnttaebear]

BTS ON IG

We have decided not to submit to the Grammys this year. I hope that music can be heard and loved for its own sake, rather than being distinguishef by region or language. Thank you to ARMY and everyone who is always with us.

[Variety @Variety]

BTS will not submit its music for consideration at next year's #Grammys.

“We have decided not to submit for Grammy consideration this year. We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. We thank Army and everyone who has always stood by us," the group said in a statement. https://t.co/1A5D5cjEwr

[About Music @AboutMusicYT]

BTS members have decided not to submit their work for consideration at this year's Grammys.

[kei⭑ @hobiroppi]

CUSTOM MADE BY LOUIS VUITTON FOR J-HOPE

[BTS_official @bts_bighit]

BTS 'NORMAL' MV Photo Sketch
(https://t.co/0t5EjBnFU7)

#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_NORMAL

[BTS_official @bts_bighit]

BTS (방탄소년단) 'NORMAL' Live Clip
(https://t.co/DD9FVzib5C)

#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_NORMAL

[BTS Daily⁷ @btsdaily77]

Looking back at Speed’s journey with BTS is truly incredible. 😭 In 2023, he had just over 2K viewers when he first discovered BTS. In 2026, over 800K people watched him meet BTS. 🔥

[am⁷ @vjungist]

yoongi yelling “ishowspeed”, namjoon calling speed by his government name darren watkins, hoseok reaching out for him first, 2seok barking, jungkook jumping with joy. they’re true fans😭😭

[BTS Charts & News @btschartsxdaily]

[NEWS] #BTS | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show | Full Performance is now available on YOUTUBE!

https://t.co/0djDesCObz
#BTSXWorldCup202
#BTSHALFTIMESHOW

[🖤 @justme328]

The aura is insane 😩🔥
Louis Vuitton is so lucky to have #Jhope as their global ambassador

[🦂 @lovethve]

The only Asian team to make it to the World Cup final

[BTS Daily⁷ @btsdaily77]

MY SEVEN MADE HISTORY. 🔥