2026 Grammy Awards Nominations Announced, K-Pop Now Gets a Slot and Starts to Shine

Kapanlagi.com - The 2026 Grammy Awards officially announced its list of nominations, and this year marks an important moment for the Kpop world. For the first time since BTS received a nomination in 2023, representatives from South Korea are back in the main categories of the world's most prestigious music awards. Big names like Rose BLACKPINK and the Netflix animated film soundtrack KPOP DEMON HUNTERS have managed to steal the spotlight.

The event organized by the Recording Academy will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. A total of 95 categories were announced, including several major nominations this time enlivened by Kpop musicians. The song APT. by Rose and Golden from the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS soundtrack both entered the Song of the Year category, marking a new historic achievement for Korean artists.

This year is clear evidence that Kpop music is increasingly recognized in the global industry. Korean-language songs and Asian artists now have the same opportunities as other international musicians. Check out the list of nominations and Kpop's journey to the 2026 Grammys below.

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1. Rose BLACKPINK Nominated for Grammy 2026

Grammy Awards 2026 highlights Kpop (credit: instagram/roses_are_rosie)

Rose BLACKPINK makes history with her collaboration song with Bruno Mars titled APT., which has successfully penetrated two main categories of the Grammy Awards 2026. This song is nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year, two major categories that are included in the term “Big Six” or the six most prestigious categories at the Grammys.

In addition, APT. also entered the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category, marking a significant achievement in Rose's solo career. The song comes from her debut album rosie., which has successfully dominated global charts since its release and earned Rose the Song of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States last September.

2. Golden Song from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Competes in Four Categories

The soundtrack of the Netflix animated film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS titled Golden has also caught the attention of the international music world. This song is performed by Korean-American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who are part of the fictional group Huntr/x in the film.

Golden has been nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Best Remixed Recording. Meanwhile, the film itself is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, reinforcing Kpop's dominance at the Grammys this year.

3. Kpop Returns to Gain Recognition

Grammy Awards 2026 highlights Kpop (credit: instagram/bts.bighitofficial)

The last time Kpop was nominated for a Grammy was in 2023 when BTS competed with the song My Universe alongside Coldplay. Now, the presence of Rose and Golden from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS marks a new milestone that reaffirms Kpop's position in the global music industry.

This achievement shows how the Grammys are starting to open up more space for Asian artists, especially from South Korea, who are now an important part of the global music landscape.

4. Katseye Adds Color to Grammy 2026

In addition to major nominations for Rose and Golden, the international group Katseye under the management of Hybe, the parent agency of BTS, is also competing at the Grammy 2026. They are nominated in two categories, namely Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

The musical drama Maybe Happy Ending further strengthens Korea's presence at the event with a nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. This achievement shows how the Korean entertainment industry is now recognized in various branches of international music.

5. Schedule and Voting Process for Grammy Awards 2026

Grammy Awards 2026 highlights Kpop (credit: instagram/katseyeworld)

The Recording Academy announced that the final voting process to determine the Grammy winners will take place from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

The peak event will be held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, and is sure to be a major highlight for music fans worldwide, especially as more Kpop artists gain recognition on the international stage.

6. Questions About the Grammy Awards 2026

Q: When will the Grammy Awards 2026 take place?
A: The Grammy Awards 2026 are scheduled to be held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.

Q: Which Kpop artists are nominated for the 2026 Grammy?
A: Rose from BLACKPINK, the song Golden by KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, the group Katseye, and the musical Maybe Happy Ending represent Kpop at this year's Grammy.

Q: In what categories is the song APT. by Rose nominated?
A: The song is nominated in three major categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Q: In which categories is the song Golden competing?
A: Golden by KPOP DEMON HUNTERS received four nominations, including Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media.

Q: What does this achievement mean for the Kpop industry?
A: This achievement shows that Kpop is now recognized globally and has become an important part of the international music industry.

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