Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday (Jul 29) they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists. But the seven-member group said they would not enter the contest after the introduction of five new categories, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance. "We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts. Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr said in a statement he was "saddened" by the band's decision and that success in the Asian category did not rule out wins for other headline awards. "The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia," he said.