# Grammy Awards Keep Asian Pop Category

> Grammy Awards maintain controversial Asian Pop category despite BTS protest.
- Title: Grammy Awards Keep Asian Pop Category · Music Ally | Shortify
- Summary: Grammy Awards maintain controversial Asian Pop category despite BTS protest. The Recording Academy will keep the Asian Pop category for 2027 after BTS…
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- Source: Music Ally — https://musically.com/2026/10/02/grammy-awards-to-press-on-with-controversial-asian-pop-category
- Author: Stuart Dredge
- Published: 2026-10-02T12:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: grammy awards, asian pop category, bts, recording academy, harvey mason jr, 2027, music, business, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Recording Academy will keep the Asian Pop category for 2027 after BTS declined to submit music in protest.