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Rosé Makes History with Grammy Nominations for K-Pop

11/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rosé of BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist nominated in the Grammys' main categories for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "APT." featuring Bruno Mars.
Nominations were announced on November 7, 2025, marking a milestone for K-pop.
The awards will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Rosé celebrated the milestone on social media with friends.

History

Historical Context

BTS made history in 2021 as the first K-pop group nominated for a Grammy Award, underscoring the genre's rising global influence, which generated over $5 billion for South Korea's economy. This milestone, along with Rosé's nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, reflects K-pop's increasing acceptance in mainstream music and a significant shift in cultural exchange.

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Story summary

Rosé of BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist nominated in the Grammys' main categories for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "APT." featuring Bruno Mars.
Nominations were announced on November 7, 2025, marking a milestone for K-pop.
The awards will take place on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Rosé celebrated the milestone on social media with friends.

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