Ever since BLACKPINK’s Rosé joined forces with Bruno Mars to drop their electrifying collaboration, APT, fans worldwide have been living for its infectious melody and catchy lyrics. And guess what? Word on the Internet says it could be the very first K-pop track to bring home a Grammy next year. Could 2026 be the moment K-pop finally takes the crown?
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"The insanely catchy “APT.” will be eligible in 2026 and should earn a Best Pop Duo/Group nomination. Rosé could become the first K-Pop artist ever to win a Grammy."
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•Apt., Rosé & Bruno… pic.twitter.com/ht3KaRrxFs— Rachel ¹⚡️💢 (@eternalroseanne) February 20, 2025
Online communities on X (formerly Twitter) are buzzing with predictions, placing APT among big names like Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga as award-winning artists. The track’s success doesn’t stop there: it soared straight to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and ruled the Billboard Global 200 for an impressive 12 weeks, proving its global appeal. Not to mention, it also cracked the top 3 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Released on October 18, 2024, APT fits into the Grammys’ eligibility window, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Fans and critics are predicting nominations for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, with some even speculating that Rosé could be considered for Best New Artist.
Can Rosé represent K-pop and bring a Grammy to South Korea? Let’s wait and see!
