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BTS ibo-boycott 2027 Grammy: Lea Salonga, army full support

Marie Cris Estrada · Jul 31, 2026, 3:30 PM

South Korean boy band BTS arrives for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. - K-pop supergroup BTS will enlist in the military, their agency said October 17, 2022, putting an end to a years-long debate on whether the stars deserved exemptions from mandatory service. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP

Hindi magpapasa ng entries ang Global sensation at Pop powerhouse BTS sa darating na Grammy's 2027 na gaganapin sa Los Angeles sa susunod na taon.

Inanunsyo ito ng seven-member group sa kanilang social media platforms matapos ilabas ng Recording Academy ang bagong kategorya na "Best Asian Pop Music Performance".

"We have decided not to submit for Grammy consideration this year. We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language. We thank Army and everyone who has always stood by us,” anila.

Buong suporta naman ang ibinuhos ng Army sa grupo, pati na rin ni Miss Saigon star Lea Salonga na all-out ang pagla-like at pag-repost ng videos sa kaniyang social medias patungkol sa BTS.

Inilarawan din ng mga tagahanga bilang isang "bold move" at nararapat ang ginawa ng grupo bilang pagsulong sa mas inklusibong world music scene.

Dismayado naman ng Recording Academy Chief Executive Harvey Mason Jr. ang naging desiyon ng BTS matapos maglabas ng pahayag.

"I do want to clarify something that seems to be getting lost in the conversation. The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia. The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists," aniya.

Nalulungkot man ngunit nirerespeto ni Mason ang hindi pagsali ng grupo.

"More categories mean more artists' work is recognised. It's never to divide, but to expand," pagdidiin pa niya.

Matatandaang dinomina ng BTS ang Billboard 200 gamit ang kanilang hit-breaking at latest album na "Arirang" na inilabas noong 20 Marso.