BTS and Stray Kids Sit Out 2027 Grammy Submissions as Asian Pop Category Begins

The Grammy Awards’ first Best Asian Pop Music Performance category is scheduled to be part of the 2027 ceremony. BTS and Stray Kids, two prominent K-pop acts, will not take part in this year’s submissions process, leaving the new category without entries from either group.

BTS said in July that it would not submit music for the 2027 awards. The group explained that it objected to the category’s creation and expressed the view that music should be appreciated without being separated according to region or language. Stray Kids has also chosen not to submit music this year, though the source does not provide a reason for that decision.

The category will proceed despite both groups sitting out. The announcement marks the introduction of an Asian pop performance award at the Grammys, while the two groups’ decisions mean they will not be considered through this year’s submissions process. The source does not describe how the category will be structured or identify other artists who may submit music.