K-Pop group BTS backs out of the Grammys for 2027 - Organization chief responds: ‘I am saddened to hear that…’
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
The Grammy Awards' controversial decision to establish a dedicated Asian pop music category has sparked significant controversy within the music industry. BTS, one of the most influential K-pop groups globally, has announced their withdrawal from the 2027 Grammy Awards ceremony. The Recording Academy's leadership has publicly expressed disappointment regarding the group's decision, igniting broader discussions about music categorization, cultural representation, and whether specialized categories promote inclusion or segregation within mainstream award shows.
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K-Pop group BTS backs out of the Grammys for 2027 - Organization chief responds: ‘I am saddened to hear that…’
Around a month ago, the company behind the Grammys had introduced a brand new category to the award show: the Asian pop music category. While some netizens celebrated the news, there was quite a bit of backlash online over introducing a separate category for Asian music specifically.
