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Rosé’s ‘APT.’ With Bruno Mars Scores Record and Song of the Year Nods, a First for K‑Pop

The Recording Academy recognized the hit in three races as its chart run and VMA win set up a Feb. 1 Grammys night in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Official nominations list ‘APT.’ for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammys.
  • This marks the first time a K‑pop artist has been nominated in the Grammys’ general‑field categories, according to multiple outlets citing the Academy’s list.
  • Rosé posted an Instagram Story showing her live reaction to the announcement, nervously asking, “Are we not going to get it?” before celebrating when her name appeared.
  • Bruno Mars thanked the Recording Academy and saluted Rosé in an Instagram post highlighting the collaboration’s three nods.
  • Coverage notes some reports overstated the scope of nominations, but the Academy’s list confirms three, following the song’s top‑three Billboard Hot 100 peak, No. 1 on the Global 200, and MTV VMA Song of the Year win.