BLACKPINK's Rosé Makes History with Three Grammy Nominations for 'APT.'

BLACKPINK member Rosé has been nominated for three categories at the Grammy Awards.

The final nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards, set to take place in February 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, have been announced. Rosé has been nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her song 'APT.'

This marks the first time a K-pop song has been nominated in the prestigious General Fields categories of Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards. It is also the first time a female K-pop artist has been nominated, adding another milestone to K-pop history thanks to Rosé.

Rosé's duet 'APT.' with Bruno Mars, released last October, broke records on global music charts. She also made history by becoming the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, one of America's top four music award shows.

In December of the same year, Rosé released her first full-length album 'rosie,' which received an enthusiastic response upon release. 'rosie' gained attention for Rosé's involvement in writing and composing all the tracks. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and remained on the chart for 27 consecutive weeks, setting a new record for a female K-pop artist. Rosé expanded her musical spectrum by including a variety of genres in her debut album, showcasing her personal stories through her self-composed songs.

The final voting for the Grammy Awards nominees will take place from December 12 to January 5. There is growing anticipation to see if Rosé's 'APT.' will not only be nominated but also win an award.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr