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 music creators.
Korean Artists in Major Categories
- Rosé and Bruno Mars’s song “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.
Pop Duo/Group Performance Nominations
- “APT.” and “Golden” are both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
- KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” also received a nomination in this category.
Soundtrack and Visual Media Nominations
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” is 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 premiered on Broadway in 2024, was nominated for Best Musical Theater Album after winning 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!
Summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight growing global recognition of Korean music, with multiple artists honored across major categories and soundtracks.
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Soompi — 2025-11-07