Feels like our hard work has finally paid off: BTS on Grammy nomination

Fresh off their first mainstream Grammy nomination, K-pop sensation BTS says their hard work has finally paid off and they are one step closer to their childhood dream of a win at the world’s biggest music awards.
Their song “Dynamite” asks listeners to “keep your eye on the ball”, and BTS seems to have done just that with a best pop duo/group performance Grammy nomination announced on Tuesday night. The septet, comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, all in their 20s, said they hope to bring home another laurel in 2021 following the historic Oscar win of director Bong Joon-ho’s genre-defying film “Parasite” this year. BTS is the first South Korean music group to be nominated for a Grammy Award. Group leader RM told PTI in an email interaction that BTS is “truly honoured” by the recognition from Recording Academy, the institution behind the Grammys.
“We tremendously respect what director Bong Joon-ho achieved at the Oscars, and it was a very proud moment for us as South Korean artists. Similar to the Oscars, the Grammys are the most respected award in the music industry which we grew up watching to foster our dreams as musicians,” said Kim Nam-joon. (PTI)