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Recording Academy Reconsiders Asian Pop Category After BTS Exit

8/15/2026

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Recording Academy is reconsidering Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS said they will not submit for 2027 Grammys.
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the Academy must serve music people and that artists feel the category misrepresents their music.
The Academy met with K-Pop, J-Pop, C-Pop and Indian music representatives and will convene Board and Awards & Nominations Committee to review the category after volunteers reported bullying, voting set for Oct. 12.

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Recording Academy is reconsidering Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS said they will not submit for 2027 Grammys.
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the Academy must serve music people and that artists feel the category misrepresents their music.
The Academy met with K-Pop, J-Pop, C-Pop and Indian music representatives and will convene Board and Awards & Nominations Committee to review the category after volunteers reported bullying, voting set for Oct. 12.