Stray Kids have officially joined BTS in sitting out the 2027 Grammys. đ
The K-pop groupâs label, JYP Entertainment, confirmed that Stray Kids did not submit any entries for consideration before the August 21 deadline. That means the group will not be in the running for the Grammysâ new âBest Asian Pop Music Performanceâ category, which they were expected to be a contender for.
The news comes after BTS announced in July that they would not be submitting their album âARIRANGâ for Grammy consideration this year. In a statement, the group said they âhope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.â
Other K-pop artists have also voiced support for BTSâ decision, including ATEEZ leader Hongjoong. While the Recording Academy has defended the new Asian Pop category as a way to celebrate and recognize Asian artists, some fans and industry observers have raised concerns that regional categories could create a divide between Asian artist...
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