Hybe artists gain Grammy voting rights as K-pop’s influence expands

Sixteen artists and producers from Hybe have been granted Grammy voting privileges starting with the 2026 awards ceremony.

The Recording Academy’s July 10 announcement of membership invitations included Huh Yun-jin from Le Sserafim, Jungwon from Enhypen, Woozi and Vernon from Seventeen, Yeonjun from Tomorrow X Together, solo artist Zico and all six Katseye members, as well as producers Bumzu, Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi and Wonderkid. Katseye’s recognition coincides with the recent release of their mini album “Beautiful Chaos,” which claimed the fourth position on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending July 12. The new members will join Hybe’s existing Academy voters, including founder Bang Si-hyuk, producer Pdogg and BTS’ seven members.

Formed in 1957, the Recording Academy conducts annual member selections through peer-driven nomination processes. Notable credentials among inductees include Bumzu’s sweep of Popular Music categories at South Korea’s 11th Music Copyright Awards, while Woozi and Vernon have accumulated over 200 and 100 registered works, respectively, with the country’s Music Copyright Association. “This milestone reflects K-pop’s rising global impact and Hybe’s growing influence,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on Feb. 1, 2026.