The Recording Academy will keep its Asian Pop category for the 2027 Grammy Awards, even after Stray Kids opted not to submit music for consideration, following a similar decision by BTS. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said the organization remains confident the category serves the broader music community.
The category, introduced to recognize pop releases rooted in Asian markets, has drawn scrutiny over how top-selling K-pop acts have chosen to sit out the process rather than compete within it. The Academy’s decision to continue the award signals it is not reconsidering the category’s structure despite the high-profile absences.
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