Grammys may reconsider Asian Pop Award after BTS’ boycott: “Some artists feel this category isn’t representing the music they create”

The Grammys may reconsider their new Best Asian Pop award after BTS decided not to submit their music for the 2027 ceremony. READ MORE: Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way The Recording Academy announced the new category in June, saying at the time that it would recognise “artistic excellence” in Asian pop music originating from or widely recognised within Asian markets. It is due to make its debut at next year’s ceremony, but BTS have said they will not be submitting their new album ‘Arirang’ for consideration, or any of their other music, saying that they hoped their work could be “heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages”. Now, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has acknowledged that the category may not represent the artists that it was intended to celebrate. “The Grammy organization exists to serve all music people, and part of that is working to ensure that no voice or community gets overlooked or misunderstood,” he said in a statement shared with Billboard. “It’s clear from our numerous conversations with many stakeholders over the past two weeks that, regardless of our intent and desire to be even mo...