The globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS announced on Wednesday their decision not to submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The group cited concerns regarding the division of categories as the reason for their decision.

The seven members of BTS—RM, Jimin, V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, and J-Hope—shared the same message on their individual Instagram accounts: “We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year,” read a translation of their statement. They emphasized their desire for music to be appreciated without being divided by region or language.

The Recording Academy has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.

BTS was expected to be a strong contender for some of the top awards at the 69th Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Their recent album, “Arirang,” has been among the year’s best-selling records, and its leading single, “Swim,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

Under the Grammy Awards’ new categorization rules, their song “Swim” might have been ineligible for the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. This category is part of five new categories introduced last month, aimed at enhancing inclusivity. The Recording Academy’s rulebook specifies that recordings for this award “must feature meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.” This stipulation means an Asian language should play a significant role, making the recording identifiable with that language.

Despite the largely Korean language of BTS’s songs, “Swim” is mainly performed in English. BTS, formed in 2013, has garnered comparisons to The Beatles and has previously made a mark at the Grammy Awards. Despite receiving five nominations, they have yet to secure a win. Their name, “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” translates to “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.”

The group enjoys a massive global following and recently performed at the World Cup final halftime show in the U.S. On Wednesday, BTS expressed gratitude to their fans, saying, “Thank you to Army and everyone who is always with us.”