BTS Boycotts Grammys: "Arirang" Album Excluded From All Ballots After Asian Pop Category Dispute

BTS will not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards, reportedly protesting the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Their March 2026 album "Arirang" — featuring Flume, Diplo, and El Guincho — will appear on no Grammy ballot, including Album of the Year. The category is limited to singles or tracks, vocal only, excluding full albums.