Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture, and it has long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys β where K-pop artists have performed but have never taken home a trophy.
That could change at next month's 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony. Songs released by K-pop artists β or K-pop-adjacent artists, more on that later β have received nominations in the big four categories for the first time. RosΓ©, perhaps best known as one-fourth of the juggernaut girl group Blackpink, is the first K-pop artist to ever receive a nomination in the record of the year field for "APT.,β her megahit with Grammys' favorite Bruno Mars.
The song of the year category also features K-pop nominees for the first time. "APT.β will go head-to-head with the fictional girl group HUNTR/X's "Golden,β performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from the "
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