Rosé’s ‘APT.’ Lands Record, Song of the Year and Pop Duo Nominations, a K‑Pop First at the Grammys

Overview

• On Nov. 7, the Recording Academy named ‘APT.’ a nominee for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
• This marks the first time a K‑pop act has been recognized in the Grammys’ general‑field categories, extending progress that followed BTS’s 2021 nomination for “Dynamite.”
• Both artists acknowledged the news on Instagram, with Bruno Mars thanking the Academy and Rosé sharing a real‑time reaction video of her celebration.
• Social media reactions ranged from broad fan praise to debates over credit, with “Thanks Bruno” trending on X.
• ‘APT.’ entered awards season with strong momentum, including a top‑three Billboard Hot 100 peak, No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, and MTV VMA Song of the Year.