Rosé and Bruno Mars Among 2026 Grammy Nominees
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced on November 7 (local time), highlighting a strong representation of K-pop and Korean-produced music across major categories.
Major Nominations
- Rosé and Bruno Mars’s track “APT.” is nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack earned a nomination for Song of the Year.
- KATSEYE has been nominated for Best New Artist.
Additional Category Nominations
- “Golden” and “APT.” are also listed for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside KATSEYE’s “Gabriela.”
- The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack is in the running for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” received a nod for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Musical Theater Recognition
The soundtrack for the Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending, co-produced by Hue Park and debuted on Broadway in 2024, has been nominated for Best Musical Theater Album after winning six Tony Awards earlier in the year.
“The 2026 Grammys will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.”
Author’s Summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations spotlight K-pop and Korean artists, marking a milestone for global recognition in mainstream music.