My mind keeps coming back to this post of mine from when this whole thing kicked off a couple of days ago…
Because along the way, people seem to keep forgetting what the Grammys actually are.
They're not a mathematical formula.
They're not a measurable metric of artistic greatness.
They don't award whoever sold the most albums, sold out the most stadiums, or changed the industry the most.
They're a vote.
A subjective opinion held by a group of people.
That's it.
An opinion with a trophy attached to it.
If those opinions matter to you, that's your choice. Have at it. Good luck. 👍🏻
But don't confuse SUBJECTIVE recognition with OBJECTIVE greatness.
BTS didn't become great because the Grammys said so.
They won't become less great because the Grammys don't.
Stadiums don't suddenly become empty.
Albums don't suddenly unsell themselves.
Records don't suddenly unbreak.
Global cultural impact doesn't suddenly disappear.
The only thing that changes is whether a particular voting body chooses to recognise it.
That's their right.
Just as it's BTS's right to say, "No thanks. We don't need your opinion this time."
Again, the only power gatekeepers ever have is the power we choose to give them.
The moment you stop treating their opinion as the measure of worth........
...it's just another opinion. 💁🏻♀️
I've been super MIA on this app. Been doin quick check ins to make sure I am not missing too much, but life's been so busy since changing jobs & bringing home the new kitten. Time's completely gotten away from me! Can't believe I'll see all BTS in person in 9 days 4 the 1st time
Dearest, darlingest @BTS_twt and HYBE,
It is the sincerest, deepest wish of ARMY — your besties — that you hold a karaoke livestream on Weverse Live on Sunday, February 7, 2027, starting at 8 p.m. EST.
Bare minimum effort is encouraged. One laptop. Zero production budget. We’ll bring the audience. 😏
Bathroom breaks? Absolutely.
Snack breaks? Naturally.
Forgetting the livestream is still running? Ideal.
We watched Jungkook sleep for hours. We are not a demanding fandom.
Love,
ARMY 💜
@HYBEOFFICIALtwt@bts_bighit
As an overly-emotional, 15 year old girl grandma bot paid by HIBE, I need to know when our next criminal organization meeting to do more award buying and chart manipulation is because we have other crimes to do and I need to plan around being completely jobless and obsessed with everyone else except 875 because my jealousy needs to be fed like the troll that AHMEE really is. But that’s just me.
This interview has so many gems for those who are still growing, still finding their identity & the way they express it.
Namjoon relaxes more into it as it progresses, a pleasure to watch.
1h of your time, but it will leave an impression longer than that.
https://t.co/9Z4y8ReGbH