TWICE's future in question, BTS take a stance against Grammys, ADOR faces jail time

BTS have officially refused to submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, TWICE's future at JYP Entertainment is in question, and ADOR is facing a criminal complaint over NewJeans Hanni's visa information. On July 29, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook all shared the same statement on Instagram, announcing they would not enter their album ARIRANG for Grammy consideration and saying they hope music can be heard and loved for what it is rather than being divided by region or language. The announcement came just a month after the Recording Academy introduced its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, and many fans believe the timing was no coincidence. HYBE has clarified that the decision was made by the members themselves and is not a company-wide boycott, while Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said he was saddened by the news but understands and respects their choice. Meanwhile, TWICE fans are watching JYP Entertainment closely after a new job listing reportedly included managing the acting activities of all nine members, fueling speculation about the group's contract negotiations. With rumors swirling around Nayeon, Jihyo, Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, Sana, and Chaeyoung, some fans say the company is finally expanding its support for solo careers, though JYP has stated that discussions with the members are still ongoing and nothing has been decided. The NewJeans situation has also taken a serious turn after a pop culture critic filed a criminal complaint alleging that ADOR leaked Hanni's visa information to the media during their contract dispute. If the allegations are proven, those found responsible could reportedly face up to five years in prison or a fine of around 50 million won under Korea's Personal Information Protection Act, though police are still reviewing the case and no wrongdoing has been established. And BLACKPINK's Jennie has been targeted by a viral post making claims about her Less Than a Lover music video, with fans saying the screenshots were altered and pointing out the account's h