Stray Kids Are Also Boycotting The Grammys
Back in July, the massively popular K-pop boy band BTS announced that they are boycotting next year's Grammys and refusing to submit any of their music for award consideration. This was a big pivot for the group, who performed on multiple Grammy telecasts and frequently talked about how badly they wanted to win one. (They've been nominated for five awards, but they've never won.) Now, Stray Kids,…
Popular K-pop group Stray Kids have joined BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards following the introduction of a new category for Asian pop music. The Recording Academy announced the category in June, aiming to recognize artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances. However, the move has been met with mixed reactions, with some feeling it would exclude Asian artists from main categories.
Stray Kids' decision comes hours after Grammy boss Harvey Mason Jr confirmed the new category would proceed at the 2027 ceremony. The band's record label stated simply that Stray Kids did not submit for the Grammys.
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