{
  "id": 11867634,
  "title": "K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/k-pop-giants-stray-kids-join-bts-in-boycotting-the-grammys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/k-pop-giants-stray-kids-join-bts-in-boycotting-the-grammys/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop sensation Stray Kids has joined forces with BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards, citing concerns over a new Asian pop music category that critics believe will segregate genres like K-Pop and J-Pop. The decision follows BTS's announcement in July to refrain from submitting any songs for consideration, emphasizing their desire for music to be recognized for its artistic merit rather than regional or linguistic divisions. Stray Kids, who have recently topped the US charts with their ninth number one album, have also submitted no entries through their record label JYP, stating, \"We did not submit for the Grammys.\" Their lead singer, Hwang Hyun-jin, previously clarified that award results were not a priority, prioritizing their fans' happiness instead. The Recording Academy, organizers of the Grammy Awards, introduced the Asian pop category in June, aiming to recognize the growth and influence of Asian pop music on the global stage. However, the category has faced criticism for potentially excluding artists who predominantly use English in their music, and for requiring nominated songs to incorporate an Asian language, which disqualified prominent Korean acts like BTS and Blackpink. Despite the controversy, the category received strong support from many within the music community. The announcement of Stray Kids' boycott came shortly after Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr revealed that the Academy had engaged in discussions with Asian music leaders, addressing concerns while maintaining support for the category's continued existence. The Recording Academy will reveal the nominees in December, and other high-profile acts may follow Stray Kids and BTS's lead in boycotting the awards.",
  "summary": "BTS and Stray Kids would have been eligible to compete for the prizes, but have decided to send a message to the Recording Academy instead. The post K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "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."
}