K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy will introduce a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The decision arrives as BTS announced a boycott of the ceremony, a stance now echoed by fellow K‑pop act Stray Kids, according to BBC reporting. Their joint protest has drawn sharp attention to the Academy’s expansion into Asian pop, marking a rare instance of major K‑pop groups refusing participation.

Variety relays the Grammys CEO’s comment that the new Asian Pop category will move forward, noting the conclusion may not satisfy everyone. Forbes echoes that the category will debut unchanged despite the boycott, while Rolling Stone repeats the CEO’s assurance of a 2027 launch amid controversy. Billboard turns to speculation, asking which artists could secure nominations without BTS, highlighting the uncertainty that the boycott introduces.

The reports do not detail which artists will be nominated, nor how the boycott may influence voting or broadcast decisions. No outlet has confirmed whether additional K‑pop groups will join the protest or how the Academy plans to address the dissent. Future statements from the Recording Academy or participating artists will be needed to gauge the boycott’s impact on the inaugural Asian Pop category.