The 2026 Grammy Awards have just announced their dazzling lineup of nominations, and can we just say, they are looking ‘Golden’!
While K-Pop has been making waves long before the current noms, with groups like BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids selling out tours in the West and dominating music charts across various platforms, its golden era finally arrives at the Grammys thanks to Blackpink’s Rosé and“K-Pop Demon Hunters.”
Rosé’s hit collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.” and HUNTR/X's chart-topping smash “Golden” from the “K-Pop Demon Hunters” movie, are the first songs by K-Pop artists to be nominated for Song of the Year, with the former also becoming the first song by a K-Pop artist to be nominated for Record of the Year.
Not only have these two tracks secured spots in two of the Grammys’ top three categories, but they’re also both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, marking a historic first for the genre, as it’s the first time two K-Pop songs have been recognized in this category in the same year.
“I cannot believe my life. I am STILL trying to process everything,” said Rosé in a post on her Instagram account. “Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. This means so much to me and many many others. I’m feeling so incredibly grateful today. @Bruno Mars look at that!!! ;’)”
Meanwhile, singer-songwriter-producer EJAE, a.k.a. Rumi’s singing voice in the film and the iconic vocals that made “Golden” a sensational hit, shared an emotional post on her Instagram, quoting, “To say this was my dream is an understatement. This wouldn’t be possible without the fans of the movie who have shown us so much support.”
"Golden” also earned two more nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Recording (David Guetta Remix), while the film soundtrack was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media — bringing “K-Pop Demon Hunters” to a total of five nominations, on par with other standout artists like Andrew Watt, Clipse (Pusha T & Malice), Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile, and Tyler, The Creator.
Another first joining the ranks is KATSEYE, who bagged two nominations! The global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records has officially made it to the Best New Artist category, having made waves across social media and music charts with their viral hits like “Gnarly,” “Touch,” and the Latin-inspired track “Gabriela,” which has also been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
To see the full list of nominations making up Music’s Biggest Night, click here. The 68th GRAMMY Awards is set to air Feb. 2, 2026, live on CBS and Paramount+.
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