The controversy following the BTS Grammy boycott continues.

BTS is garnering attention from fans worldwide and foreign media after announcing that they are withdrawing their entry for the Grammy Awards. It became a major topic of conversation that they decided not to submit their 5th studio album, "Arirang," to the 69th Grammy Awards, which will be held next February.

This decision is reportedly a reaction to the Grammys' newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. This stems from concerns that the new category could actually serve as a mechanism to exclude Asian artists from nominations for the main awards. Major foreign media outlets, such as the UK's NME and The Guardian, have also covered this move extensively, highlighting it as a powerful rebuke directed at the Recording Academy.

Support and solidarity from the cultural sector are also continuing. Global creators such as director Maggie Kang, who directed K-pop Demon Hunters, and hip-hop producer Mike Will Made It have expressed their support through social media. BTS's fandom, ARMY, is also standing in solidarity by topping the album track "Aliens" on music charts worldwide.

The Grammys issued an official statement saying they respect the artists' decision. They clarified that the newly established category is intended solely to highlight the artistry of Asian pop music and is not intended to cause division. However, given that there has long been much discussion regarding the Grammys' award criteria, public and music industry interest surrounding this incident is expected to continue for some time.