“We’re not saying it’s racist, We’re just saying it looks, talks, acts, responds and smells like racism to everyone who is not racist” Very diplomatic, very demure. 🤧
Bang Yongguk, former leader of K-Pop Hi-Hop group B.A.P, has shared #BTS decision to not submit their music to Grammys on his Instagram Story.
“👏👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿”
BTS did the same to the South Korean Government in 2022. The Govt tried to dangle the military exemption like a bone infront of them to make them perform in political events and do their bidding for free. And after they got scammed at the Busan Expo, BTS had enough and ennounced their military enlistment unanimously one day which send the whole Govt in a frenzy. Had politicians contacting their company & even parents to change their minds.
Same way today they announced they won't be submitting ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammys. For years they thought they weren't enough, kept accepting the invite to perform and getting subbed by songs with barely any impact outside 3 states of USA. But Arirang is different, it is the most successful album of 2026 both in records & in critical acclaim. And yet the Grammys decided to introduce a whole new Asian Pop Category to box them than give them their deserved Album of the Year win. Would've probably nominated them to give false hope and bait them to perform again and increase their viewership. And then toss them that token asian award like a pity. But BTS has had enough. They now know their worth and exactly what they deserve. Just like they did in 2022. I'm so proud of them.
i wonder why nobody is getting the point at @RecordingAcad HQ. So i’ll explain it since the CEO just came in here and word vomited:
It’s not that BTS cannot submit for all the categories that they are legible for. But it’s the standard that you have rarely applied for e.g. Europeans or English speaking artists. Funneling an artist with dominant, chart-topping global numbers into a niche category, solely because of their language and geographic origin, ignores the reality that they are functioning as standard pop artists on the global stage. You aren’t celebrating Asian music with your new category, you are boxing artists away like you have done with Latin artists, Black artists into R&B & Rap. It’s you shifting categories the minute POC sweeps it the year next. BTS just happened to not agree with your decision. And as the outliers of Asian pop music, they have stepped back from it.
Reducing diverse musical expressions to the blanket term “Asian pop” replaces genuine artistic identity with a limiting geographic label. In reality, many contemporary Asian artists actively shape and redefine global landscapes across pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and electronic music, mirroring the stylistic fluidity found anywhere else in the world. Funneling this vast sonic spectrum into a regional category builds artificial barriers that prioritize an artist's place of origin over the actual substance of their sound.
BTS fought to pioneer a borderless industry where future generations of Asian artists are recognized as standard-setting creators rather than regional novelties. It’s your decision was a jab towards their legacy. That’s why, they have opted out of this. BTS & their culture is not a novelty, but rather an expression to universal art. And you have disgustingly tried to box it.
i love this fandom so bad cause wdym y'all saw the news of them boycotting grammys cause of their constant racism and decided to put the song where they address this very racism on #1
Remember when Jin replied to this before his tour
Army: Have BTS members as back dancers for your tour? "
JIN : Wow that would be expensive. would they even do it for free?
Then in his encore Jhope and Jk danced with him to Super Tuna🥹
It was truly one of the best moments🥹
as poc can we not just fucking stand up 💀💀💀 imagine at YOUR LITERAL JOB they had employee of the month and then asian employee of the month alongside it