Stray Kids follows BTS in Grammy boycott over Asian pop category
K-pop group Stray Kids is boycotting next year’s Grammys, following BTS in its decision not to submit music for consideration amid mounting controversy over the award show's newly created Asian pop category. The BBC reported on Friday that JYP Entertainment, the boyband's agency, confirmed that the group did not submit any music for consideration for the 69th Grammy Awards. "Stray Kids did not…
K-pop group Stray Kids has joined the boycott of the Grammy Awards, mirroring BTS' decision not to submit music for consideration. This move comes amid growing controversy surrounding the Grammys' newly established Asian pop category. JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids' agency, confirmed the group's decision not to enter the 69th Grammy Awards.
The agency quoted JYP Entertainment as stating the group did not submit any music for the Grammy consideration. The move occurred just a day after the Recording Academy announced its intention to proceed with the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Stray Kids had been seen as a frontrunner for the new award, given their strong global presence.
The group has topped the Billboard 200 chart nine times, making them the second-highest tally for any group after The Beatles. All eight members of Stray Kids are also members of the Recording Academy, highlighting their significant impact in the U.S. music industry. The Recording Academy introduced the Asian pop category in June, aiming to address the underrepresentation of Asian artists in the music awards.
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