On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event. Known as one of the music industry's most esteemed award ceremonies, the Grammys have historically carried significant weight.
However, fans expressed frustration over the Academy's failure to acknowledge the K-pop genre again, which has seen remarkable global growth and impact. The absence of BTS, one of the world's most prominent music groups, added to the frustration among their fans, who believe the group's achievements and influence call for recognition. Since 2020, BTS, the globally renowned K-pop boy group, has received five Grammy nominations, marking them as the first and only K-pop group to be recognised at this prestigious level.
This legacy made the absence of any BTS nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards especially disheartening for many Armys. Taehyung Though the seven-member group did not release any group albums due to their mandatory military enlistments, each member ventured into solo projects. These solo albums achieved significant milestones, topping charts and setting new sales records across the music industry.
Despite these accomplishments, the lack of Grammy recognition for their individual work left fans feeling overlooked. Many fans voiced their frustration over wh.
