They went into the military on their own terms. They promoted their album without the media. They boycotted the award.
BTS are taking a stand and are done with being used.
They know who they are. They know their strength and they’re fighting.
I’m proud beyond words.
poco ironicamente credo che il tour europeo gli abbia dato quell’ultimo boost di confidence che gli ha aperto gli occhi su QUANTO è grande il loro impatto anche su persone che non parlano la loro lingua e dopo averci sentito cantare arirang word for word hanno detto fuck them
btw when bts do sing in english, it's to reach YOU. The fan of BTS who dont understand kr. it's not to reach the GP or validation or for some stupid award, its a consideration they make to directly connect with ARMY so their words arent altered by unmoderated translations
making this decision feels completely in line with who they've always been. the music has always mattered more to them than the validation. after everything this industry has put them through over the years, this feels like the biggest "FUCK YOU" and i'm so proud of them.
bts choosing not to submit their music to the grammys in the one year they were almost certainly in a position to earn nominations is such a powerful statement.
the recording academy created a category to separate asian artists instead of recognizing them alongside their peers, reflecting a long-standing lack of respect and equal recognition for artists across an entire continent and the world.
bts lives and breathes music.
this decision isn’t just about them: it’s about standing up for fairness, dignity, and the artists who come after them. they’re taking a meaningful step not only for themselves, but for asian artists and the global music community as a whole.
I couldn’t be prouder.