Overview
- The pair launched the 68th Grammy Awards with a live, high-energy rendition of “APT,” featuring a rock-leaning rearrangement and full choreography.
- Audience members and viewers reacted enthusiastically, with stars like Billie Eilish singing along as cameras captured the packed arena on its feet.
- “APT” earned three nominations this year, including Record and Song of the Year, though Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity” at the premiere ceremony.
- Co-written by Rosé and inspired by a Korean drinking game, the 2024 single became her biggest solo hit after peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 45 weeks on the chart, and winning MTV VMA Song of the Year.
- K-pop’s presence extended beyond the opener, with Katseye performing on the main stage and the “KPop Demon Hunters” track “Golden” taking Best Song Written for Visual Media, a first Grammy win for a K-pop song.