K-Pop’s Grammy Nomination Drought Continues for Second Year Without BTS

No K-Pop Nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy, the organization behind the prestigious Grammy Awards, announced the final nominees on November 8, revealing that no K-pop artists secured nominations this year. This marks a disappointing second consecutive year without any representation for K-pop at the Grammys, following BTS’s impressive run of nominations from 2020 to 2022 in the “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” category.

Impact of Group Activities on Nominations

The absence of nominations may correlate closely with the current activities of the most prominent K-pop groups. Both BTS and BLACKPINK, the leading internationally recognized K-pop acts, have become less active due to various reasons. BTS members are engaged in mandatory military service, while BLACKPINK has chosen to focus on their solo careers, limiting their collective presence.

The Essence of the Grammy Awards

Established in 1959, the Grammy Awards serve to honor artistic excellence in the music industry. The Recording Academy, composed of musicians, producers, sound engineers, and critics, emphasizes the quality of musical artistry over commercial success or chart performance. The nominees and winners are determined through voting by members of the Academy.

BTS’s Previous Achievements

In a notable highlight for K-pop during the 2022 Grammy Awards, BTS received nominations across three significant categories: “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance,” “Best Music Video,” and “Album of the Year.” Their recognition marked a remarkable chapter in K-pop’s journey toward mainstream acceptance.

Source: Hankyung

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