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BTS perform during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards show in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022.

Grammys rethink Asian pop category after BTS boycott: Reports

The Recording Academy is consulting Asian music industry leaders, including BTS label HYBE, to reshape its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music over concerns about regional classification.

2026.8.15

BTS boycott puts K-pop labels on spot

As Grammy submissions near, K-pop companies must weigh whether to skip the awards, avoid the new Asian pop category or embrace it despite the backlash.

2026.8.5

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BTS walks away from the Grammys, sparking questions over Recording Academy's 'authority'

The K-pop supergroup's decision to not seek a nomination this year has reignited the debate over the academy's new categories and whether getting a trophy truly defines success today.

2026.7.29

Traditional Korean singer joins Recording Academy as voting member

Pansori singer Cho Su-hwang's selection gives the musician a voice in selecting Grammy Award winners marks a rare step for Korean traditional music onto the global industry stage.

2026.7.13

From One Direction to BTS, why aren't boy bands winning Grammys?

Experts cite a bias against younger, female fans and categorization rules as reasons that even record-breaking boy bands struggle to be recognized by the Grammys.

2026.7.3

The team from ″KPop Demon Hunters″ accepts the award for best song written for visual media for ″Golden″ (2025) during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

Lee congratulates Grammy win for 'Golden,' vows active support for artists

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated the song "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" on winning a historic first Grammy for the K-pop genre, pledging continued support for artists.

2026.2.2

The producers of the soundtrack for ″KPop Demon Hunters″ (2025) pose with the Best Song Written For Visual Media award for ″Golden″ during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 1. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

K-pop misses Grammy big game categories, but hunts down first win

K-pop once again fell short in the Grammy Awards’ top categories — but this time, it still walked away with history.

2026.2.2

Finneas, left, and Billie Eilish accept the award for song of the year for ″Wildflower″ (2024) during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1. [AP/YONHAP]

'Golden,' 'APT.' lose Song of the Year to Billie Eilish's 'Wildflowers' at Grammys

K-pop failed to nab the Grammy Award for Song of the Year on Sunday night, with the prize going to Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” (2024) instead.

2026.2.2

Rose arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

The Grammys red carpet is open. Music stars tend to go bold with their fashion.

The 68th Grammys red carpet is in full swing with Gen Z stars like Lola Young and PinkPantheress delivering fresh takes on red carpet fashion.

2026.2.2

A compilation of K-pop singers, from left: Rose of girl group Blackpink; singer-songwriter EJAE; and member Yoonchae of girl group Katseye [AP/YONHAP]

'Golden' wins Grammy, first for a K-pop song

"Golden" (2025) won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-pop track to win a Grammy.

2026.2.1

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Grammys

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Grammys rethink Asian pop category after BTS boycott: Reports

BTS boycott puts K-pop labels on spot

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BTS walks away from the Grammys, sparking questions over Recording Academy's 'authority'

Traditional Korean singer joins Recording Academy as voting member

From One Direction to BTS, why aren't boy bands winning Grammys?

Lee congratulates Grammy win for 'Golden,' vows active support for artists

K-pop misses Grammy big game categories, but hunts down first win

'Golden,' 'APT.' lose Song of the Year to Billie Eilish's 'Wildflowers' at Grammys

The Grammys red carpet is open. Music stars tend to go bold with their fashion.

'Golden' wins Grammy, first for a K-pop song