Grammy CEO’s Blunt Response To BTS Not Submitting Arirang Leaves Fans Furious!
BTS decided not to submit their hit album Arirang for the Grammy Awards, and many fans stood by the group.
On July 29, a huge thing happened in the music industry. BTS decided not to submit their hit album Arirang for the Grammy Awards, and many fans stood by the group. And why not? ARMYs have long felt that BTS faces unfair treatment from Western award shows. People saw this choice as a strong stand against that. Soon after, Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. shared his thoughts. His words quickly became a hot topic online and sparked even more debate among fans. Read on!
Fans Explode After Grammy CEO’s Take On BTS’ Decision To Not Submit Arirang!
Harvey Mason Jr. said he felt sad about BTS skipping the process this year. Still, as someone who creates music himself, he understood and respected their choice. He also tried to clear up confusion about the new Asian Pop category. Harvey Mason Jr. explained that the category was made to highlight the rich variety and fast growth of pop music from Asia. He added that more categories would simply help recognise more artists and their hard work. In his view, the goal was to bring attention to talented creators, not to push anyone aside.
BTS didnt boycott your dumbass show because they think they can’t submit to other categories, you hairless moron.
— Aynat⁷ | ᴬᴿᴵᴿᴬᴺᴳ ²⁰’⁰³’²⁶ ⊙⊝⊜ (@BTSkiNoona) July 30, 2026
They boycotted it because they’re against you separating music based on language and region.
How tf do you miss the point that they literally spelt out for you???
Fans did not hold back their feelings. Many said the new category still felt like separation rather than respect. They questioned why Asian artists needed another section rather than competing openly in the main ones. Others pointed out that the organisation seemed happy to gain views and money from BTS fans but was not ready to give them awards.
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For the unversed, BTS had shared the decision on social media themselves. They wrote a short note explaining that they wanted their music to be loved for its quality, no matter the language or origin. The members thanked ARMY for years of love and encouragement.
This whole situation has left many talking about fairness in the global music industry.
What are your thoughts? Let us know!
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First Published: July 30, 2026 11:39 AM
