The global hit "APT" by Rosé (left pictured with American pop star Bruno Mars) of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and "Golden," the chart-topper from the soundtrack to the animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters," have received nominations for next year's Grammy Awards, the highest pop music honors in the U.S. (The Black Label)

By Yoo Yeon Gyeong

The global hit "APT" by Rosé of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars and "Golden," the chart-topper from the soundtrack to the animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters," have received nominations for top Grammy Awards, the highest pop music honors in the U.S.

The California-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences on Nov. 7 announced that "APT." was nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The first two honors are considered the top Grammys along with Album of the Year.

"APT" by Rosé of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and "Golden" from the soundtrack to the animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters" are among the nominees for next year's Grammy Awards, the highest pop music honors in the U.S. Shown is the fictional girl group HUNTR/X (HUNTRIX) from the movie. (Netflix)

The soundtrack to "KPop Demon Hunters" received five nominations including Song of the Year for "Golden," which will compete against "APT." for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

These are the first Grammy nods for K-pop acts since BTS in 2023.

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