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BTS Boycott Prompts Grammy Review of Asian Pop Category

Aug 20, 2026
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BTS snub forces Grammys to rethink controversial New Asian Pop category

## BTS Boycott Sparks Controversy

The Recording Academy is reconsidering its recently introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category following backlash from fans and artists. This decision comes after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, expressing concerns over regional and language-based divisions in music.

## Academy's Response

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed the category is under review after discussions with various stakeholders, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop communities. The Academy is consulting its Board of Trustees and Awards & Nominations Committee to address the concerns raised.

## Eligibility Issues

The category, which includes K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, is based on the use of Asian languages in songs, not the artist's nationality. This has led to complications, as BTS's latest album is primarily in English, highlighting flaws in the eligibility criteria.

## Future Steps

With the submission deadline for the 2027 Grammys approaching, the Academy is under pressure to decide whether to revise or eliminate the category. The outcome remains uncertain, but Grammy leaders are open to changes before the category is fully established.

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