Stray Kids’ Response To BTS’s Grammy Boycott Sparks Backlash

At a press conference for their new mini album “THIS & THAT,” Stray Kids were asked directly about BTS’s decision to skip Grammy submissions this year. Hyunjin said the group has never promoted with awards as the goal and plans to keep proving themselves through music instead,

while Seungmin avoided directly addressing BTS’s stance, instead pivoting to talk about gratitude for K-pop’s growing global reach. Some fans felt Seungmin dodged the question entirely, and the response is dividing opinion online over whether the group intentionally avoided taking a side.