RM of BTS.Photo: Cindy Ord/WireImage
BTSgroup leader RM is taking their 2022 Grammys loss in stride.
During the group’s Permission to Dance On Stage concert at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 9, the 27-year-old performer born Kim Namjoon spoke about losing the best pop duo/group performance award for theirBillboardHot 100 chart-topping smash, “Butter,” at the2022 Grammy Awardsceremony on April 3.
“Guys, I know there’s a lot of noises out there about our Grammys and the team itself. But, you know, why give a s— about it?” said RM during the concert. “Hating is their freedom, and they have their right to hate, but if it was me I’d rather just talk with my friends in some cafe and forget about it — rather than tweeting about it or some interview. I wouldn’t do that ‘cause I’m a grown-up.”
At last Sunday’s award ceremony,Doja Cat and SZAultimately took home the trophy for best pop duo/group performance for “Kiss Me More.” However, BTS arguably stole the show with aJames Bond-esque performance of “Butter"complete with intense, laser-dodging choreography and member Jungkook riding a rope from the ceiling to the stage.
“These two hours, communion, energy, eye to eye, singing along, dancing together, this communication, this is everything,” said RM. “This is why we’re doing this, right? I hope you know it. I love you! Let the haters hate, and let the lovers love. Peace!”
BTS.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Speaking to Korean reporters ahead of the Las Vegas concert on Saturday, according toYonhap News Agency, other members of BTS expressed disappointment toward their Grammys loss. “It was very regrettable,” said J-Hope, 28.
“I was so eager to win a Grammy that I was really disappointed,” Jimin, 26, told the publication. “As a Korean, I was curious about how far our music could reach, and I thought it would be a reward to our fans if we received an award.”
Jin offered up some hope for the group’s chances at the Grammys going forward. “This year won’t be our last chance, but we can try anytime we want in the future,” the 29-year-old performer said. “So, we’ll do our best.”
Ahead of the 2022 Grammys, RM spoke to PEOPLE andEntertainmentWeeklyabout their then-forthcoming performance on the red carpet. “The award is important,” the frontman said before noting the “Butter” performance held even more weight to him. “We prepared a never-before-seen performance — it’s gonna be epic, so please stay tuned.”
source: people.com
