Recording Academy Retains Asian Pop Category as BTS and Stray Kids Skip 2027 Grammys
The Recording Academy will include the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category in the 2027 Grammy Awards despite controversy. Major K-pop groups BTS and Stray Kids have chosen not to submit music for consideration, citing concerns over the category's language requirements and its impact on how Asian pop is recognized. The Academy's CEO emphasized ongoing dialogue with the Asian music community and support from many artists for the category, while acknowledging not all are satisfied with the decision.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 2 Oct, 04:04 am. Other outlets followed.