BTS will not submit music for 2027 Grammys over new Asian category, band says

South Korean pop group BTS announced it will not submit its music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy's decision to add a dedicated category for Asian artists, according to an N12 report.

The seven members of BTS said they hope the music itself is heard and loved rather than classified by region or language. The band's decision marks a notable stance against the categorization of music by geography. The Zioneer has not independently verified this report.

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