2026 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on November 7, highlighting significant contributions from K-pop and Korean artists.
Key Nominations in the 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 is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
- KATSEYE earned a nomination for Best New Artist.
Additional Nominations Related to "KPop Demon Hunters"
- “Golden” and “APT.” are both nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, alongside KATSEYE's track “Gabriela.”
- The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is up for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Musical Theater Recognition
The soundtrack for the Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending, co-produced by Hue Park and which debuted on Broadway in 2024, earned a nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. The production previously won six Tony Awards 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 Grammys feature notable K-pop and Korean artists in major categories, reflecting their growing global impact in music and theater.