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 Featuring Korean Artists
- 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 Best New Artist nomination.
Additional Recognitions in the General Field
- “Golden” and “APT.” are both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside KATSEYE’s track “Gabriela.”
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
- “Golden” also received a nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Musical Theater Album Nomination
The soundtrack for the Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending, co-produced by Hue Park and which premiered on Broadway in 2024, earned a Best Musical Theater Album nomination 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!
Author’s summary: The 2026 Grammy nominations prominently feature Korean artists and soundtracks, reflecting their growing influence in the global music scene.