Stray Kids did not submit any musical work to compete in the 69th edition of the Grammys, as confirmed by their agency, JYP Entertainment. The group did not meet the deadline set by the Recording Academy, meaning none of their songs will be eligible for nominations or appear on the ballot for this edition.
The news was made public on October 2, when the South Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghyang revealed that Stray Kids had not submitted material before August 21, the deadline set by the Grammy organization. According to the competition's rules, any work not formally submitted within the deadline is automatically excluded from the selection process.
Following the report, a representative from JYP Entertainment confirmed the information with a brief statement: Stray Kids did not submit any work to the Grammys. However, the agency did not explain the reasons behind this decision or clarify if it is related to the creation of the new Asian Pop category within the awards.
The eight members had been invited as voting members of the Academy
Stray Kids' decision is particularly noteworthy because all eight members of the group were invited this year to join the Recording Academy as voting members. This means that although their music is not competing for a nomination, they will still be able to participate in the voting process to choose the nominees and winners for this edition.
BTS also decided not to compete in the 2027 Grammys
Stray Kids is not the only South Korean group that has chosen not to submit music for the 69th edition of the Grammys. BTS had previously announced that they would not submit any work for this cycle either.
In July, the members of BTS explained their stance through their personal social media accounts, noting that they hope music will be heard and appreciated for what it is, rather than being classified by region or language of origin. Although JYP Entertainment has not issued a similar statement on behalf of Stray Kids, the coincidence of both decisions has sparked speculation about a possible shared context related to the categorization of Asian music at the Grammys.
When will the 2027 Grammys be held?
The 69th Grammy Awards will take place on February 7, 2027. With the confirmation that neither Stray Kids nor BTS are competing for a nomination in this edition, attention will turn to which other South Korean artists have submitted their music within the deadline established by the Recording Academy.
Frequently asked questions about Stray Kids and the 2027 Grammys
Why will Stray Kids not compete in the 2027 Grammys?
JYP Entertainment confirmed that the group did not submit any work before the August 21 deadline. The agency did not explain the specific reasons for this decision.
Can Stray Kids members vote in the Grammys even if they are not competing?
Yes. The eight members of Stray Kids were invited this year to join the Recording Academy as voting members, so they will be able to participate in the selection of nominees and winners.
Is BTS also out of the competition for the 2027 Grammys?
Yes. BTS announced in July that they would not submit music for the 69th edition of the Grammys, explaining through social media their desire for music not to be classified by region or language.
When are the 2027 Grammys held?
The 69th Grammy Awards will take place on February 7, 2027.
Is Stray Kids’ decision related to the new Asian Pop category?
It has not been confirmed. JYP Entertainment did not clarify whether Stray Kids' absence from the submission process is related to the creation of this new category at the Grammys.
