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.
Major Nominations for Korean Music
- Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, along with KATSEYE, received nominations in the General Field.
- “APT.” earned nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- “Golden” was nominated for Song of the Year.
- KATSEYE was nominated for Best New Artist.
- Both “Golden” and “APT.” are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, alongside KATSEYE’s “Gabriela.”
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is also up for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” received a nomination 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, was nominated for Best Musical Theater Album. It follows six Tony Award wins earlier this year.
Event Details
The 2026 Grammys ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to all the nominees!
Author's summary: The 2026 Grammy Awards highlight the rising global impact of Korean music, with multiple nominations across key categories celebrating K-pop and musical theater achievements.