Stray Kids Excluded from 2027 Grammy Consideration as JYP Entertainment Skips Submission Deadline
Stray Kids will not appear on the ballot for the 69th Grammy Awards taking place in February 2027 because JYP Entertainment submitted no musical works for consideration before the August 21 registration deadline, ko.laodong.vn reported. Under Recording Academy rules, unsubmitted works cannot receive nominations or appear on voting lists, leaving the eight-member group entirely outside the upcoming award cycle despite all members receiving invitations earlier this year to join the organization as voting members.
JYP Entertainment offered no explanation for why Stray Kids missed the registration window or whether the decision connects to the Recording Academy’s newly established categories. The omission mirrors a parallel decision by BTS, which also opted out of submitting material for the 2027 Grammy Awards. That departure marked the first time BTS stepped away from the nomination process after years of pursuing the award, following five career nominations without a win. Representatives for BTS stated in late July that the group wants their music evaluated on its artistic value rather than categorized by region or language.
New Asian Pop Performance Category Sparks Industry Debate
The Recording Academy introduced the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category for the 2027 awards to encompass pop music originating from or widely recognized across Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. The category requires submissions to feature a substantial portion of at least one Asian language, meaning entirely English-language tracks remain ineligible for the designation and must compete in alternative categories instead. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. noted that Asian pop has grown into a sustainable force within the global music industry, prompting the organization to expand its recognition opportunities.
Industry observers and fans have questioned whether grouping K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop under a single regional umbrella truly opens doors or creates a segregated space for Asian artists. The debate gained urgency because the acts stepping away from the process are major global heavyweights: BTS has secured five Grammy nominations, while Stray Kids has repeatedly claimed the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Their absence leaves the Recording Academy facing a distinct challenge in establishing the new category’s prestige without participation from the genre’s top-selling acts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stray Kids and the 2027 Grammys
Are Stray Kids boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards?
JYP Entertainment has not confirmed any boycott. The agency provided no official statement explaining the decision to bypass the August 21 submission deadline.
Can Stray Kids still win a Grammy in 2027?
No. Under Recording Academy regulations, artists cannot receive nominations or appear on voting ballots without an official submission prior to the deadline.
What is the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category?
The Recording Academy added the category for the 2027 awards to recognize pop music from Asian markets like K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, provided the tracks use at least one Asian language substantially.
Did BTS also skip the 2027 Grammy submissions?
Yes. BTS decided not to submit any works for consideration in the 2027 Grammy Awards, marking the first time the group has bypassed the process after earning five career nominations.
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