BTS Declines Grammy Consideration and Academy CEO Responds to DecisionBTS's decision not to submit for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards received a response from Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. In a statement, the executive said he was saddened by the group's choice but that he respects it.“I’m saddened to learn that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision.”- Harvey Mason Jr.The move comes amid the creation of the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. BTS — made up of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — said in a joint statement that it will not submit work for consideration in this edition. For the group, the hope is that its songs will be heard and loved for what they are, without being divided by region or language.Mason defended the new category and said it was designed to celebrate the depth, diversity, and growth of pop music produced in Asia. According to him, the proposal is to increase the visibility of important artists, not to separate them.“It is never meant to divide, but to expand who is recognized by our 15,000 Grammy voters”[/m], the CEO explained. The category covers performances originating from or widely recognized in Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, with significant use of one or more Asian languages.The executive also stressed that entering a genre category does not prevent participation in the general categories, such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. According to Mason, eligible artists can compete in both the specific categories and the so-called General Field.In March, BTS released Arirang, its 10th studio album and its first in six years. The comeback came after the group’s hiatus to complete South Korea’s mandatory 18-month military service.
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