BTS Goes Beyond the Grammys: Applause for Their Independent Stance

Time Magazine described BTS’s decision not to submit to the Grammy Awards as a “bold decision.” The sentence, “We now live in a world where we can escape the Grammys,” resonates deeply. It is very impressive that BTS, having already proven their position as the best in the world without the recognition of authoritarian Western awards, is taking an independent path that seems to demonstrate true musical influence and class.