K-pop stars score big as the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are unveiled
K-pop idols are dominating the Grammy Award nominations in 2026.
K-pop continues to break new ground at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with a wave of nominations that reflect the genre’s growing global influence and creative evolution.
From solo debuts to soundtrack features, Korean artists are making their mark across multiple categories.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé's viral hit APT. with Bruno Mars is up for three accolades: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
F1 Album - which features Rosé's song Messy - received a nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
New girl group KATSEYE, formed through HYBE and Geffen’s global audition project, are nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Gabriela. Their debut EP First Light has drawn attention for its polished sound and international appeal, making them the first K-pop act to be nominated in the category.
The animated series KPop Demon Hunters also gets Grammy recognition, with its soundtrack nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. The song Golden from the Netflix film - sung by fictional group HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami) has scored three nods in total, also including Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The ceremony takes place on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
