{
  "id": 14935474,
  "title": "BTS' Grammy boycott spreads to K-pop's biggest agencies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bts-grammy-boycott-spreads-to-k-pops-biggest-agencies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261016/bts-grammy-boycott-spreads-to-k-pops-biggest-agencies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The decision of BTS to boycott the Grammys has expanded beyond the individual group to encompass the music industry in Korea, according to reports. Artists from the country's four largest entertainment companies—HYBE, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment—are reportedly refusing to submit their music for consideration in the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category for the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards. This comes after The Grammy Guru analysis site reported that none of the artists under these agencies submitted songs for the category, which was recently introduced by the Recording Academy. The new category encompasses Asian pop genres, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. However, the move has sparked discussions about whether grouping Asian artists into a region-specific category may inadvertently separate them from the broader Grammy competition rather than enhance their recognition. BTS had previously announced it would not submit music for Grammy consideration, framing their decision as a protest against the award show's new Asian pop category. The group emphasized that they hope music can be appreciated for its intrinsic qualities rather than being categorized by region or nationality.",
  "summary": "The decision of BTS to boycott the Grammys amid the newly introduced Asian pop category appears to have grown into an industrywide stand, with artists from Korea's four biggest entertainment companies reportedly opting not to submit music for consideration. According to Grammy analysis site The Grammy Guru on Thursday, no artists represented by HYBE, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment or SM…",
  "key_points": [
    "BTS boycott extends to Korea's four major K-pop agencies.",
    "HYBE, YG, JYP, SM artists refuse Grammy category submissions.",
    "Critics question if Asian pop category isolates artists from competition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BTS' Grammy boycott spreads to K-pop's biggest agencies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bts-grammy-boycott-spreads-to-k-pops-biggest-agencies-14939524",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:17:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}