Stray Kids, Like BTS, Opt Out of 69th Grammy Awards Submissions
K-pop sensation Stray Kids did not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, their agency JYP Entertainment confirmed Friday. This decision mirrors BTS, who also chose not to enter this year's ceremony.
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Oct 2, 2026 6:09am PT
Stray Kids Join BTS in Sitting Out Grammy Awards
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Popular K-pop group Stray Kids let the submission window for the 69th Grammy Awards close without entering any music, their agency JYP Entertainment confirmed on Friday, joining BTS in sitting out the ceremony.
The agency confirmed to local media that the group filed no entry before the Aug. 21 submission deadline, but offered no explanation for the move and would not confirm whether the new Asian Pop category played any part in it. Under Grammy rules, music not formally submitted cannot appear on the nomination screening ballots or go on to compete for a win.
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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/stray-kids-bts-not-submitting-grammy-awards-1236897475/)._
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