Rosé Makes History: First K-pop Soloist to Perform at Grammys

BLACKPINK's global sensation breaks barriers. Rosé, the 28-year-old BLACKPINK member, becomes the first K-pop soloist performing at the Grammy Awards. Confirmed January 29, she'll perform February 1 at the 2026 Grammys alongside Lady Gaga, Justin…

By Reetam Bodhak

January 31, 2026

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BLACKPINK’s global sensation breaks barriers. Rosé, the 28-year-old BLACKPINK member, becomes the first K-pop soloist performing at the Grammy Awards. Confirmed January 29, she’ll perform February 1 at the 2026 Grammys alongside Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Sabrina Carpenter at Crypto.com Arena.

K-pop Triple Nomination Powerhouse

Category	Details
Performance Date	February 1, 2026
Venue	Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Grammy Nominations	3 (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance)
Expected Performance	APT. (feat. Bruno Mars)
Historic Milestone	First female K-pop soloist nominated in Big Four categories
Co-performers	Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Tyler, The Creator

Rosé’s nominations represent a K-pop milestone. She’s the first female K-pop soloist nominated in two Big Four categories—Record and Song of the Year—for “APT.” with Bruno Mars. Her third nomination is Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

APT. Phenomenon

“APT.” has dominated global charts, making Rosé the first female K-pop soloist in Billboard Radio Songs Top 10. Bruno Mars’ Grammy appearance is unconfirmed. The Recording Academy teased: “Rosé is about to bloom on the GRAMMY stage.”

This validates K-pop’s global influence. BLACKPINK previously performed at the Grammys, but Rosé’s solo spotlight is unprecedented. Visit TechnoSports for K-pop updates.

Taylor Swift’s Mentorship

Rosé revealed Taylor Swift mentored her solo transition. The Grammys air February 1 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on CBS. More at TechnoSports.

FAQs

Q: What Grammy nominations did Rosé receive?

A: Rosé received three nominations: Record of the Year, Song of the Year (both for “APT.” with Bruno Mars), and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance—making her the first female K-pop soloist nominated in Big Four categories.

Q: When and where can I watch Rosé perform at the Grammys?

A: Rosé will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, broadcasting live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+ at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.