Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
BTS declined the 2027 Grammys and fans say the Academy's response only made it worse. Plus KATSEYE's WILD backlash, Jennie and V rumors, and more.
In this video we break down the full Grammy fallout, from BTS's statement announcing they won't submit ARIRANG for consideration, to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.'s response defending the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, to the advisory insider comments that reportedly intensified the backlash even further.
Then we cover the rest of the week in K-pop. KATSEYE's WILD comeback teasers have sparked debate over the group's styling, and some fans say the promotional designs resemble BTS's ARIRANG era, claims others have pushed back on. BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS's V are facing renewed dating speculation after fans linked a new tattoo to one of his recent posts, though neither has ever confirmed a relationship. Red Velvet's Wendy and DAY6's Young K also became the subject of dating rumors following his appearance on her radio show, and aespa's Karina's Waterbomb performance has fans divided.
All dating rumors discussed in this video remain unconfirmed online speculation, and none of the artists involved have publicly commented.
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BTS declined the 2027 Grammys and fans say the Academy's response only made it worse. Plus KATSEYE's WILD backlash, Jennie and V rumors, and more.
In this video we break down the full Grammy fallout, from BTS's statement announcing they won't submit ARIRANG for consideration, to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.'s response defending the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, to the advisory insider comments that reportedly intensified the backlash even further.
Then we cover the rest of the week in K-pop. KATSEYE's WILD comeback teasers have sparked debate over the group's styling, and some fans say the promotional designs resemble BTS's ARIRANG era, claims others have pushed back on. BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS's V are facing renewed dating speculation after fans linked a new tattoo to one of his recent posts, though neither has ever confirmed a relationship. Red Velvet's Wendy and DAY6's Young K also became the subject of dating rumors following his appearance on her radio show, and aespa's Karina's Waterbomb performance has fans divided.
All dating rumors discussed in this video remain unconfirmed online speculation, and none of the artists involved have publicly commented.
Subscribe to Kookielit for K-pop news and breakdowns, we do it kinder here.
#kpop #kpopnews #KOOKIELIT
