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Stray Kids deflect on BTS Grammy decision, fans split
Stray Kids sidestepped a direct comment on BTS's decision to skip the Grammys during a press conference for their mini album THIS & THAT. BTS had announced they would not submit their…
The Story in Brief
Stray Kids sidestepped a direct comment on BTS's decision to skip the Grammys during a press conference for their mini album THIS & THAT. BTS had announced they would not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 awards, citing the new Best Asian Pop Performance category as potentially segregating Asian artists. Both Times Now and Hindustan Times report that members Seungmin and Hyunjin instead spoke about their own musical priorities, creating from the heart and prioritising fans over awards. Their responses have divided fans online, with some seeing a diplomatic dodge and others defending the focus on their own journey.
The Indian Opinion
The online heat over Stray Kids' neutral reply misses the point. Two groups can have different priorities without a feud. Some fans want a clear stance on BTS's Grammy boycott, but the members simply stated their own philosophy, music over awards. That is not evasion; it is a diplomatic answer that avoids unnecessary drama. The real test will come when the Recording Academy reviews the Best Asian Pop category after this year's cycle. Will it stay or go?
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
