Why These Five Acts Could Get Nominations

Key Points:

• The new Grammy category for Asian pop performance faces an open field this year as major K-pop acts like BTS and BLACKPINK are ineligible, with BLACKPINK’s English-only songs disqualified due to language rules requiring meaningful use of Asian languages.
• Stray Kids announced they will not submit for the 2027 Grammys despite earlier speculation, while other potential nominees include aespa with their bilingual track "Lemonade," which highlights their growing U.S. presence.
• Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu is a strong contender with "Iris Out," the opening theme for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which achieved a record-breaking No. 5 on the Billboard Global 200 for a Japanese-language song.
• Chinese artist Miist, collaborating with Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden, submitted the bilingual power-pop ballad "It’s Too Late To Love You," showcasing Mandarin and English vocals.
• Filipino group SB19, known for their top 10 Billboard World Digital Song Sales hit "Visa," confirmed their submission, highlighting themes of visa struggles and Filipino identity in their music.