K-Pop Sensations Rosé and Ejae Earn Landmark Grammy Nominations

The 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced last Friday, have marked a groundbreaking moment for the global K-pop scene. Two rising stars, Rosé of BLACKPINK and Ejae, have made history with their landmark nominations.

Rosé, the K-pop superstar, has earned her first-ever Grammy nominations, becoming the first Korean soloist to be recognized in the top categories. She is up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her hit single "APT," a collaboration with Bruno Mars.

Joining Rosé in this historic achievement is Ejae, who has also scored three Grammy nominations for her track "Golden." The song, performed by the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X, is nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media. Ejae, known for writing hits for popular K-pop acts, has struck gold with her first solo release.

In a landmark moment for the global music scene, K-pop has finally broken through the barriers to earn recognition at the prestigious Grammy Awards, after being largely overlooked despite its worldwide dominance. Until now, only BTS had received Grammy nominations from the K-pop genre. But this year, Rosé and Ejae have added a new chapter to the history books, paving the way for further K-pop representation at music's biggest stage.