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Stray Kids did not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the 2027 ceremony.
JYP Entertainment confirmed that Stray Kids did not submit music before the Grammy submission deadline. However, the agency did not publicly explain the reason for the decision.
Stray Kids Will Not Submit Music for the 2027 Grammys
The decision means that Stray Kids’ recent music will not be considered during the Grammy nomination process.
According to reports, the Grammy submission deadline passed on August 21. Music that is not formally submitted cannot move forward through the Academy’s nomination process.
Stray Kids has become one of the most successful K-pop groups in the world, with major international tours, multiple Billboard 200 number-one albums and a large global fanbase.
That makes the group’s decision especially notable ahead of the 2027 ceremony.
BTS Also Chose Not to Enter
Stray Kids’ decision follows a similar move by BTS.
BTS announced earlier this year that the group would not submit its comeback album ARIRANG or its songs for Grammy consideration.
The members said they wanted their music to be heard and appreciated beyond divisions based on region or language.
Both groups have previously received major attention from the Recording Academy, making their absence from the upcoming Grammy race a significant development for K-pop.
The Debate Over the New Asian Pop Category
The 2027 Grammy Awards will include a new category called Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
The category is intended to recognize pop music from across Asia, including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop. The Recording Academy has described the new award as a way to acknowledge the growing influence of Asian pop music.
However, some fans and artists have questioned whether separating Asian pop into its own category could create another barrier for artists trying to compete in the broader global music field.
That debate has become more visible after BTS and Stray Kids both declined to submit music for consideration.
JYP Has Not Called the Decision a Boycott
Although some headlines have described the move as a boycott, JYP Entertainment has not officially used that term.
The agency confirmed only that Stray Kids did not submit music before the deadline. It did not say whether the decision was directly connected to the new Asian Pop category.
That distinction is important because the group’s official position has not been fully explained.
Stray Kids Members Were Invited as Recording Academy Voters
Even though Stray Kids did not submit music, the members were reportedly invited to become voting members of the Recording Academy.
This means the group could still participate in the Grammy process by helping evaluate and vote on music in eligible categories.
The situation shows how complicated the relationship between K-pop and major Western award shows has become. Korean artists are receiving more global recognition, but questions remain about how they should be represented within existing award systems.
What Happens Next?
The nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled for February 7, 2027.
Whether Stray Kids or BTS will participate in future Grammy consideration remains unknown.
For now, their decisions have started a larger conversation about whether Asian artists should compete through separate regional categories or be evaluated alongside all other global artists.
Do you think K-pop artists should compete in a separate Asian Pop category at the Grammys?
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