Rosé Makes History with Three GRAMMY Nominations for 'APT.'

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards unveiled its nominees on November 7, marking a groundbreaking moment for Korean representation in the music industry. BLACKPINK's Rosé achieved multiple historic milestones with her viral hit "APT." featuring Bruno Mars, while several other Korean and Korean-American artists also received recognition.

Rosé's Triple Nomination Success

Rosé made history by securing three major nominations, becoming the first Korean soloist to achieve such recognition across multiple prestigious categories. Her collaboration "APT." with Bruno Mars earned nominations in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.

The Record of the Year nomination is particularly significant, as Rosé is the first Korean soloist and first Korean act overall to receive recognition in this category. This represents a major breakthrough for Korean artists at the GRAMMYs.

Other Korean Artists Making Waves

The track "Golden" by HUNTR/X, featuring Korean-American artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, also received notable nominations. The song was recognized in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Song of the Year categories, sharing the historic distinction with Rosé as the first Korean female acts nominated in these categories.

Additionally, "Golden" earned a nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media. EJAE could potentially become the most nominated female Korean artist if counting her contributions to the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

Fan Reactions and Snub Discussions

While celebrating these achievements, many fans expressed disappointment over perceived snubs of other K-Pop artists. BLACKPINK as a group, along with members Jennie and Lisa, were frequently mentioned by fans who felt they deserved recognition for their work this year.

Despite the mixed reactions, the overwhelming sentiment has been pride and excitement about the increased representation of Korean artists at the GRAMMYs. Fans shared Rosé's emotional reaction to the nominations and celebrated the milestone as a significant step forward for female K-Pop soloists in the global music industry.

Looking Ahead

This year's nominations signal growing recognition of Korean artists' contributions to the global music landscape. As the awards ceremony approaches, all eyes will be on whether these historic nominations translate into wins, potentially opening even more doors for K-Pop artists on the world's biggest music stage.