K-pop group Stray Kids has chosen not to submit their music for the 69th Grammy Awards, set to take place next February, according to JYP Entertainment.

Stray Kids had been widely regarded as strong potential contenders for the Asian music category, which the Grammys announced in June they would be establishing.

However, the creation of the Asian music category sparked controversy for seemingly segregating K-pop, and BTS previously announced they would not submit entries, stating that they hope "music is not divided by region or language, but listened to as it is."