Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Rosé and KPop Demon Hunters Make History at Grammys 2026
Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group Blackpink, made history by opening the Grammy Awards 2026.
She performed the song 'APT' with famous singer Bruno Mars.
This was a big deal because Rosé is the first K-pop solo artist to ever perform at the Grammys.
She also has three big nominations, including for Record and Song of the Year.
Her debut album, 'Rosie,' did really well, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
The song 'APT' stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for 45 weeks.
Meanwhile, the song 'Golden' from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, making it the first K-pop song to win a Grammy.
This shows how K-pop is becoming more popular and accepted around the world.
Rosé became the first K-pop soloist to open the Grammy Awards 2026 with a performance of 'APT' alongside Bruno Mars.
She is the first K-pop idol to be nominated in the general field categories at the Grammys, with three major nominations including Record and Song of the Year.
Rosé's debut album 'Rosie' debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and her song 'APT' spent 45 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
KPop Demon Hunters' 'Golden' won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, making it the first K-pop song to win a Grammy.
The song 'Golden' also earned four additional nominations at the Grammys, including Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo or Group Performance.
- Who
- Rosé (Blackpink), Bruno Mars, KPop Demon Hunters
- What
- Rosé and Bruno Mars opened the Grammy Awards 2026 with a performance of 'APT'; KPop Demon Hunters' 'Golden' won Best Song Written for Visual Media
- When
- February 2, 2026
- Where
- Los Angeles, USA
- Why
- To celebrate Rosé's historic performance as the first K-pop soloist at the Grammys and KPop Demon Hunters' groundbreaking win
K-pop's Mainstream Acceptance
Traditional Grammy Preferences
K-pop's Global Reach
K-pop's Mainstream Acceptance
K-pop is gaining significant global recognition and acceptance, as evidenced by Rosé's performance and KPop Demon Hunters' win.
Traditional Grammy Preferences
Some traditional Grammy voters may still prefer Western artists and music styles over K-pop.
- Artist
- Rosé (Blackpink)
- Performance
- APT with Bruno Mars
- Event
- Grammy Awards 2026
- Significance
- First K-pop soloist to perform at Grammys
- Nominations
- Three major nominations, including Record and Song of the Year
- Album
- Rosie (debuted at No. 3 on Billboard 200)
- Song Duration on Billboard Hot 100
- 45 weeks
- Location
- Los Angeles, USA
- Winning Song
- Golden by KPop Demon Hunters
- Award
- Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Additional Nominations for Golden
- Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo or Group Performance
- Oscars Nomination
- Best Original Song
- Golden Globe Win
- Best Original Song
