K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys
Summary
K-pop groups Stray Kids and BTS have decided not to participate in the 2027 Grammy Awards because a new category for Asian pop music has been added. They and some fans are concerned this category might separate Asian music from other main categories and limit recognition.Key Facts
- Stray Kids and BTS are two of the biggest K-pop groups in the world.
- Both groups will not submit their music for Grammy consideration in 2027.
- The Recording Academy introduced a new Grammy category specifically for Asian pop music.
- The new category aims to honor Asian pop music performances mainly recognized in Asia.
- Some artists worry the new category will isolate Asian music from the main Grammy awards.
- BTS and Stray Kids are voting members of the Recording Academy, giving weight to their boycott.
- The new category requires nominated songs to use an Asian language, which affects groups like BTS and Blackpink who sing mainly in English.
- Grammy officials say they will keep talking with the Asian music community to improve the award.
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