2026 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on November 7, highlighting significant recognition for K-pop and music by Korean artists.
Korean Music Representation in Major Categories
- 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 earned a nomination for Best New Artist.
General Field and Performance Nominations
- “APT.” and “Golden” are both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
- KATSEYE’s song “Gabriela” is also nominated in the same category.
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” is nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Other Notable Nominations
The soundtrack for Maybe Happy Ending, a Korean musical co-produced by Hue Park that debuted on Broadway in 2024, is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album. The musical previously won six Tony Awards 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!
Author’s summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight the growing visibility and acclaim of Korean music across major categories, showcasing global artistic impact.
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Soompi — 2025-11-07