PHOTO: REUTERS[LOS ANGELES] K-pop group BTS said on Wednesday (Jul 29) that they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the academy’s new category for Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The Recording Academy announced the new category on Jun 16 for music from South Korea, Japan, China, and elsewhere in the region. “This category recognises artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognised within Asian markets, including but not limited to K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages,” the Grammy website says. “The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia. Tickets for BTS concerts in South Korea sold out rapidly during January’s presale, driven by demand from the band’s devoted fanbase.