Rosé from BLACKPINK, is set to grace the stage at the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1st, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy made the official announcement on January 29th, confirming Rosé as one of the performers at the prestigious ceremony. This performance marks a significant milestone in her solo career on the international music stage.
The K-pop star is nominated for three Grammy Awards this year. Her collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT.", is vying for the coveted titles of Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. "APT.", released on October 18, 2024, as part of Rosé's debut album "Rosie", quickly became a global sensation. The song, which blends Korean and English lyrics, topped the Billboard Global 200 chart and has amassed over 2.24 billion streams on Spotify.
The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars began with a simple text message, which sparked excitement for both artists to explore each other's musical styles. During recording sessions, Mars mentored Rosé, guiding her through the music production process.
Industry insiders and fans alike are eagerly anticipating a possible performance of "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars at the Grammy Awards. While it remains unconfirmed whether Mars will join her on stage, the prospect has generated considerable buzz. The two artists sitting together would be a visual representation of their successful collaboration.
Rosé's nominations mark a historic moment for K-pop, as "APT." is the first K-pop song to be nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. This achievement places her in direct competition with industry giants such as Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar.
Adding to the K-pop presence at the Grammys, multinational girl group KATSEYE, co-produced by HYBE and Geffen Records, will also perform. They are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the same category as Rosé, and Best New Artist.
Mnet, a Korean music channel, will exclusively broadcast the Grammy Awards in Korea starting February 2nd, with commentary from singer-songwriter John Park, music critic Kim Yoon-ha, and broadcaster Shin A-young.
