Grammys add five categories as BTS and Stray Kids skip 2027 submissions
The gist
The Recording Academy added five Grammy categories for 2027, and BTS and Stray Kids both declined to submit.
The nominations land Nov 16, with the ceremony Feb 7 on ABC.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026The Recording Academy announced five new Grammy categories for 2027, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, and raised the Best New Artist submission cap from three to four.
- Jul 2026BTS announced it would not submit music for 2027 Grammy consideration, keeping its comeback album ARIRANG out of contention.
- Oct 2, 2026Stray Kids, via label JYP Entertainment, did not submit anything for 2027 Grammy consideration, joining BTS.
Key terms
- Recording Academy
- American nonprofit academy of musicians and music professionals, founded in 1957, best known for presenting the Grammy Awards.
- Best New Artist
- Grammy Award given since 1960 to a new artist whose first recording established their public identity.
- K-pop
- A form of popular music originating in South Korea, characterized by melodic quality and cultural hybridity, often performed by idol groups.
Source: Wikipedia