Grammy snub: BTS, BLACKPINK fans slam Recording Academy's 'Asian hate'
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, announced on Friday night (local time), have sent a wave of disappointment among fans of K-pop superstars BTS and BLACKPINK. Despite the global success and record-breaking achievements of the South Korean artists, none were nominated this year. This has led to widespread criticism on social media, with fans questioning the Grammys's commitment to diversity and fairness.
Fans expressed disappointment over BTS, BLACKPINK's Grammy snub
Fans of BTS (the ARMYs) and BLACKPINK (the BLINKs) have been loud about their disappointment. Despite multiple solo releases this year from BTS members (including Jungkook's GOLDEN and RM's Right Place, Wrong Person), the group received no Grammy nominations. Likewise, BLACKPINK's Lisa made headlines with her chart-topping solo hits Rockstar and New Woman but was also snubbed by the Recording Academy.
'Grammys need BTS': Fans called out perceived bias
On social media, fans were equally furious with statements like "BTS doesn't need the Grammys, the Grammys need BTS!." while another fan said, "How do Grammy voters pick nominees? It feels like the same artists get recycled each year, ignoring groundbreaking acts like BTS." Another user even suggested that all Asian artists should boycott the Grammys due to perceived bias.
'Grammys don't prioritize Asian artists': BLACKPINK fans joined the protest
BLACKPINK fans echoed similar sentiments, especially calling out Lisa's exclusion from the Best New Artist category. One fan wrote, "Lisa deserved Best New Artist at least. It's clear the Grammys don't prioritize Asian artists." This widespread disappointment among K-pop fans isn't new either as they have previously voiced their discontent over the Grammys's hesitance to recognize non-Western artists, particularly from Asia.
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BTS's previous Grammy nomination and ongoing struggle
BTS made history in 2021 as the first K-pop group to be nominated for a Grammy. However, despite their record-breaking success and worldwide acclaim, they have yet to secure a win. This ongoing struggle for recognition has further fueled the belief among many K-pop supporters that the Grammys are hesitant to acknowledge non-Western artists. The lack of nominations this year is particularly surprising given the Grammys's recent emphasis on inclusivity.
