BTS’s announcement that they would not submit music for Grammy consideration drew the most attention this week.
Readers shared a wide range of views on the group’s decision and what it could mean for the relationship between BTS, K-pop, and the Grammys.

Grammy CEO responds to BTS’s decision not to submit for the 2027 awards
The Recording Academy CEO’s response to BTS’s announcement naturally became another major topic.
The conversation continued from whether BTS’s absence would affect the Grammys to how much influence the award show still holds today.
BTS raises over 430,000 USD for charity auction as Jimin’s FIFA World Cup halftime jersey sells for record 110,000 USD
The scale of the funds raised—and the record-setting sale of Jimin’s FIFA World Cup halftime jersey—especially caught readers’ attention.
