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Story by  ANI | Posted by  Ashhar Alam | Date 10-10-2026 A still from ‘Dhurandhar 2’

The Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category has already sparked debate ahead of the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. While the new award is expected to bring more Asian artists into the spotlight, two of K-pop’s biggest names have taken a different route.

Stray Kids have given no reason. JYP Entertainment confirmed the group filed no entry for the 69th Grammy Awards, but offered no explanation and would not say if the new Asian Pop category played a part. Any “why” is therefore based on timing and context, not on a statement from the group. This explainer keeps…

Kelly Osbourne is reflecting on a recent awards show appearance that sparked plenty of commentary online.

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.

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…

lobal K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticized for restricting the success of regional artists.

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.

Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy’s introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance.

All seven members of BTS posted identical Korean-language statements to Instagram on Wednesday, announcing they will not submit their record-breaking comeback album ARIRANG — or any other work — for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards. The move came exactly six weeks after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category…