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.
Korean Music Nominations in General Field
- 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.
Collaborative Performance Nominations
- “Golden” and “APT.” are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
- KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” also received a nomination in the same category.
Additional Recognitions for K-pop Soundtracks
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” is also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Musical Theater Album Nomination
The soundtrack for Maybe Happy Ending, a Korean musical co-produced by Hue Park that premiered on Broadway in 2024, was nominated for Best Musical Theater Album. This follows six Tony Award 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!
The Grammys announced the nominees for next year’s ceremony on November 7 (local time), revealing major nominations for K-pop and music created by Koreans.
Author's summary: The 2026 Grammys honor Korean artists prominently, with multiple nominations for Rosé, Bruno Mars, HUNTR/X, KATSEYE, and the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, highlighting K-pop's growing global impact.