{
  "id": 11438341,
  "title": "K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/k-pop-giants-stray-kids-join-bts-in-boycotting-the-grammys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:28:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5398kkx27ewo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.",
  "key_points": [
    "K-pop group Stray Kids joins BTS in boycotting 2027 Grammys.",
    "Recording Academy introduces new Asian pop music category.",
    "Stray Kids' label confirms they did not submit for Grammys."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}