2026 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on November 7 (local time), highlighting significant recognition for K-pop and Korean artists.
Key Nominations for Korean Artists
- Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “APT.” received nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack was nominated for Song of the Year.
- KATSEYE was nominated for Best New Artist.
Additional Nominations in the General Field
- “Golden” and “APT.” are both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, alongside KATSEYE’s “Gabriela.”
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is up for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” is also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Musical Theater Recognition
The soundtrack for Maybe Happy Ending, a Korean musical co-produced by Hue Park that debuted on Broadway in 2024, earned a nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. This follows its six Tony Awards wins earlier this year.
Event Details
The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to all the nominees!
Summary: The 2026 Grammys prominently feature Korean artists and music, with multiple nominations for Rosé, Bruno Mars, and others, underscoring K-pop's growing global influence.