Grammys 2026: Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT’ Earns Three Nominations as BTS Misses Out — Is This K-pop’s Year to Shine?

APT, APT, UHUH! And, that’s three times over, folks. Yes, Blackpink’s Rose’s APT is a triple nominee at the Grammys. The song is sitting comfortably among legends like Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar. However, BTS got snubbed, much to the fury of ARMYs.

So… could APT make history at the 2026 Grammys? Let’s break it down.

The rise of APT

The journey of APT. is the stuff pop legends are made of — a mix of timing, talent, and a touch of alchemy.

Milestones:

Released on October 18, 2024, marking ROSÉ’s biggest solo comeback.
Debuted at #1 on Billboard Global 200, dominating charts in 80+ countries.
Became one of Spotify’s most-streamed female collaborations of 2024.
First K-pop female soloist to top Apple Music’s Global Chart.
Racked up over 200 million YouTube views in under a month.
Spawned a TikTok trend with more than 5 billion views.
Earned widespread critical praise as a “genre-bending pop revolution.”
Featured in early Grammy predictions for all four major categories — a first for ROSÉ