2026 Grammy Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were revealed on November 7. This year’s nominations highlight significant contributions from K-pop and Korean artists in major categories.
Key Nominations Featuring Korean Artists
- Rosé and Bruno Mars’s song “APT.” is nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack received nominations for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
- KATSEYE is nominated for Best New Artist and their song “Gabriela” is also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Soundtrack Recognitions
The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Additionally, the soundtrack for the Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending, co-produced by Hue Park and having debuted on Broadway in 2024, earned a nomination for Best Musical Theater Album following its success at the Tony Awards, where it won six awards.
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 showcase the rising global influence of Korean artists and soundtracks, with multiple high-profile nods across key categories celebrating their artistic achievements.