Grammy nominations in major categories spotlight a growing K-pop influence on the global stage. Rosé, of Blackpink, with Bruno Mars, has a hit song Apartment (APT.) nominated across three categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. CatsAi, a Hybe-backed Korea–U.S. girl group, earned a Best New Artist nomination. This marks the first time a K-pop act appears among the General Fields’ major categories—Song, Record, Album, and New Artist.

Also highlighted is the presence of songs like Golden, which earned nominations across five categories, signaling broader recognition for K-pop in the Grammys’ lineup. Media coverage has framed these nominations as a breakthrough, noting that multiple artists are now represented in the major categories. Rosé’s nomination has been emphasized as a historic milestone, with coverage pointing to her as the first K-pop idol to reach the Grammys’ Big Four.