The Recording Academy is reviewing its brand-new Asian Pop category following the K-pop band BTS’ announcement to boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards.
“The Grammy organization exists to serve all music people, and part of that is working to ensure that no voice or community gets overlooked or misunderstood,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement, as per THR.
“It’s clear from our numerous conversations with many stakeholders over the past two weeks that, regardless of our intent and desire to be even more inclusive, there are some artists in this space who feel that this category isn’t representing the music they work so hard to create, in the way they wish,” he continued. “As a musician myself, I take that to heart.”
“Over the past six years, the Academy has shown that it can act decisively and move swiftly to meet the needs of our music community,” Harvey added. “The management and Board are committed to working together to keep pace with that progress and ensure the musicians we intend to honor feel truly seen and heard by our actions.”
This update comes just two weeks after BTS announced they would not submit their music for next year’s ceremony.
“We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year,” RM, the leader of the K-pop band, penned on Instagram last month.
“I hope that music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,” he added. “Thank you to the army and everyone for always being with me.”
