NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · October 2, 2026 UTC
K-pop group Stray Kids has announced a boycott of the 2027 Grammy Awards, following a similar move by BTS. According to BBC News, the record label JYP confirmed that the group did not submit music for consideration, joining industry peers in protesting a newly introduced category for Asian pop music. [1]
Critics fear the category will segregate genres like K-pop and J-pop rather than offering mainstream recognition. The announcement arrived shortly after Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed that the controversial category will proceed, despite facing mixed feedback from music creators and community leaders. [1]
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- K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards — 2026-10-02T12:28:59.621Z
