'Somewhat racist': Does the Grammys need an 'Asian' category?

K-pop powerhouse BTS's decision to boycott the upcoming Grammys after the introduction of an 'Asian' pop prize has prompted questions about the need for a separate category.

The group’s decision has renewed discussion about how the new category may shape submissions, screening and recognition for Asian pop.

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4 min readLondonJul 30, 2026 06:43 PM IST BTS boycott Grammys.K-pop group BTS ​said on Wednesday they will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2027, citing ‌dissatisfaction with the academy’s new category for best Asian pop music performance. The decision marks the first

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"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts.

K-pop stars BTS have said they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy in the US introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.

The decision marks the first time the South Korean group, one of the biggest names in K-pop, have opted out of the awards ceremony

The U.S. Recording Academy has defended its creation of a new Asian pop category after K-pop supergroup BTS announced it will not compete at the upcoming Grammy Awards in an apparent protest against the move. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, issued a statement on Wednesday (U.S. time) expressing sadness

By Danielle BroadwayThe decision marks the first time the South Korean group, one of the biggest names in K-pop, have opted out of the awards ceremony. Each member of the group shared the news in a post on Instagram.“We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year. I hope that music can be heard and loved for what i

"I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year," said Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr.

After BTS sent shockwaves through the music industry with their withdrawal from the 69th Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy’s CEO has responded. On Wednesday, shortly after the K-pop removed themselves from consideration in apparent protest over the newly added Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, Grammy CEO Ha

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Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.

"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts. "We hope that music is heard and loved for what it is, rather than being defined by region or language."

The massively popular K-pop group shared a statement on social media about their bold decision.

Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy’s introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Gramm

K-pop sensation BTS announced to their fans that they were withholding their music from the 2027 Grammy Awards. Artists must submit their own work to be eligible for nomination. But the group called attention to a category change that they felt created unnecessary division. The seven members of the group—RM, Jin, Suga,

The K-pop sensation BTS, snubbed when nominated for Grammys in the past, say they're not interested in winning a new Asian music category.

The bands announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.

The news comes just over a month after the introduction of the Asian pop music performance category.