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 artists.
General Field Nominations
- 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.
- “Golden” and “APT.” are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, alongside KATSEYE’s “Gabriela.”
Soundtrack and Visual Media Nominations
- 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 following its six Tony Awards wins earlier this year.
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.
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 Grammys highlight K-pop's rising global influence with key nominations for Rosé, Bruno Mars, and Korean musical projects in major award categories.