Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. defended its new Asian Pop category Wednesday, saying it was designed to "expand" recognition after BTS announced it would boycott the upcoming awards process. "I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year,

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. broke his silence on BTS' decision to stay out of this year's Grammy Awards. He issued an official statement introducing Academy's newly Asian Pop category.

BTS' decision not to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards has prompted a response from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who defended the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.

After BTS sent shockwaves through the music industry with their withdrawal from the 69th Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy’s CEO has responded. On Wednesday, shortly after the K-pop removed themselves from consideration in apparent protest over the newly added Best Asian Pop Music Performance category,