HYBE Music Group Artists Join Recording Academy as Voting Members

On July 9, 2025, the Recording Academy announced the induction of 16 artists and producers from HYBE Music Group as new voting members. Among the new members are prominent figures such as 범주 (Bumzu), ZICO, SEVENTEEN's 우지 (Woozi) and 버논 (Vernon), TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 연준 (Yeonjun), ENHYPEN's 정원 (Jungwon), 르세라핌's 허윤진 (Heo Yunjin), and the group KATSEYE, along with producers Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, and Wonderkid.

The Recording Academy, established in 1957 and known for organizing the Grammy Awards since 1959, represents the voices of music professionals, including artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers. New voting members will have the opportunity to participate in selecting Grammy Award winners starting from the 68th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 1, 2026. They will also have access to various events and opportunities to express their opinions within the Academy.

HYBE Music Group artists and producers have significantly contributed to the quantitative and qualitative growth of K-pop. 범주 (Bumzu), who debuted as a singer-songwriter, has produced numerous hits for various artists, including SEVENTEEN, and has won multiple awards at the 11th Korean Music Copyright Association Awards. ZICO, a top-tier musician known for his commercial and artistic appeal, has led trends with hits like 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)' and '아무노래' (Any Song).

우지 (Woozi) and 버논 (Vernon) continue to engage in active collaborations with both domestic and international artists, boasting over 200 and 100 registered works, respectively, with the Korean Music Copyright Association. 연준 (Yeonjun) has also made significant contributions to TOMORROW X TOGETHER's discography and showcased his exceptional stage presence and musical talent through his solo mixtape 'GGUM' (껌).

As the leader of ENHYPEN, 정원 (Jungwon) has played a crucial role in the group's rise to K-pop stardom, merging K-pop with unique album narratives and webtoons to create a new entertainment landscape. 허윤진 (Heo Yunjin) has actively participated in songwriting and producing for 르세라핌's mini-album, demonstrating her artistic capabilities through her original compositions.

KATSEYE, consisting of members 다니엘라 (Daniela), 라라 (Lara), 마농 (Manon), 메간 (Megan), 소피아 (Sofia), and 윤채 (Yoonchae), all received invitations to join the Academy. After debuting in the U.S. under HYBE's K-pop production system, they have showcased their exceptional vocal and performance skills, recently achieving a remarkable 4th place on the Billboard main album chart with their second EP 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS' within just a year of their debut.

Producers Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, and Wonderkid have collaborated with various HYBE artists, including BTS (방탄소년단), TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and KATSEYE, creating numerous hit songs. Notable tracks that have entered the Billboard Hot 100 include BTS's 'DNA', 'MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) (Feat. Desiigner)', and 'IDOL', as well as songs from other artists like 제이홉 (J-Hope) and 지민 (Jimin).

The Recording Academy selects new members annually through peer evaluations from existing members. HYBE's Chairman 방시혁 (Bang Si-hyuk), along with all seven members of BTS and producer Pdogg, are currently active voting members. HYBE stated, 'The selection of new members by the Recording Academy reflects the expanding influence of K-pop in the global music industry and the high status of HYBE Music Group artists and producers. We will continue to support the global growth of our artists and producers by expanding our membership in the Recording Academy.'