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The Recording Academy has confirmed that it is reviewing its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category amid concerns raised by artists and music industry stakeholders. The development follows growing criticism of the category, which was introduced in June 2026 as one of five additions to the 69th Grammys.

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Recording Academy Chief Executive Officer Harvey Mason Jr. has moved to issue a clarification statement, owing to the massive backlash generated after BTS announced their withdrawal from the 2027 Grammy Awards process. On July 29, all seven members of the group confirmed via their individual Instagram account stories that they won’t be submitting their fifth…

LOS ANGELES – K-pop group BTS said on Wednesday (July 29) they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing dissatisfaction with the academy’s new category for best Asian pop music performance.