New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

"I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision," Mason jr. wrote on the Grammys' official Instagram page.

On Wednesday, all seven BTS members - RM, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook and Jin - shared the same note on Instagram, stating that they would not be submitting their comeback album, "ARIRANG" or its songs for Grammys.

"We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or langua...