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Grammy Awards Keep Asian Pop Category
Grammy Awards maintain controversial Asian Pop category despite BTS protest.
In brief
Grammy Awards maintain controversial Asian Pop category despite BTS protest. The Recording Academy will keep the Asian Pop category for 2027 after BTS declined to submit music in protest. Originally reported by Music Ally.
BTS protest
BTS declined to submit their latest music to the Grammy Awards in protest at the event’s new Asian Pop category.
Recording Academy response
Recording Academy boss Harvey Mason Jr confirmed the Asian Pop category will be part of the 2027 Grammy Awards as planned.
Listening sessions
The Recording Academy conducted listening sessions and dialogue with Asian music community leaders.
Mixed feedback
The Academy heard candid feedback from people who don’t support the category and those with inaccurate information.
Supportive majority
Most feedback came from music creators enthusiastic about keeping the Asian Pop category.
2027 decision
The Recording Academy will keep the Asian Pop category for 2027 despite BTS protest.
What to remember
The Recording Academy will keep the Asian Pop category for 2027 after BTS declined to submit music in protest.
