Stray Kids Join BTS in 2027 Grammys Boycott
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stray Kids, like BTS, will not submit entries for the 2027 Grammy Awards, with their label JYP Entertainment confirming the decision without detailed explanation.
- The move likely responds to the Recording Academy’s introduction of a best Asian pop music performance category, which BTS criticized for dividing awards by region or language.
- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized that the new category aims to celebrate Asian pop's diversity and growth, and does not exclude artists from general categories.
- Despite mixed feedback from the Asian music community, the Recording Academy has decided to continue the best Asian pop music performance category after consultations and listening sessions.
- The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between artists seeking broader recognition and the Academy's efforts to spotlight regional music genres.
