South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Praises BLACKPINK’s Rose After Grammys ​2026

The 2026 Grammy Awards marked a significant night of representation for South Korea, with K-pop artists and creators making history across major categories. From record-breaking nominations to a landmark win, the ceremony highlighted how deeply Korean music and storytelling have entered the global mainstream.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé stood at the centre of the spotlight. Her hit track APT. earned nominations in three major categories: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The nods made APT. the most-nominated song by a K-pop artist at the Grammys and the first by a K-pop lead artist to be recognised in a Big Four category. While the song did not secure a win, its presence alone was seen as a milestone moment for Korean

pop on the world’s biggest music stage.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung congratulates Rosé

At the same time, K-pop achieved a historic breakthrough in another category. Golden, from Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters, won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The win marked the first time a K-pop songwriter or music producer received a Grammy Award, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung publicly congratulated the creators behind K-Pop Demon Hunters following the Grammy win. In a statement shared on his official social media, he said, “The theme song ‘Golden’ from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ won the Best Song Written for Visual Media at the Grammy Awards ceremony, writing a new chapter in K-pop history.”

President Lee added, “This marks the first time a K-pop composer or producer has won a Grammy Award. We send our heartfelt congratulations on this invaluable achievement accomplished on the world’s most prestigious stage, which every musician dreams of.”

He also acknowledged artists who were nominated but did not win. “Although they did not ultimately win, BLACKPINK’s Rosé and KATSEYE’s Yoonchae Jeung clearly demonstrated their global competitiveness by being nominated, and I send them a round of encouraging applause as well,” he said.
Reaffirming his support for the industry, President Lee stated, “We will continue to steadfastly support our artists so they can showcase their talents on even broader stages. Above all, today’s success was made possible by the production staff and stakeholders who sweat behind the scenes. You are all a source of pride for the Republic of Korea.”

‘케이팝 데몬 헌터스’의 주제곡 〈Golden〉이 그래미 어워즈 시상식에서 비주얼 미디어 부문 최우수 작곡상을 받으며 K-팝의 새로운 역사를 썼습니다.

K-팝 작곡가 또는 프로듀서가 그래미 어워즈를 수상한 것은 이번이 처음입니다. 모든 음악인이 꿈꾸는 세계 최고 권위의 무대에서 이뤄낸 값진…

— 이재명 (@Jaemyung_Lee) February 2, 2026

Golden now eyeing Oscar win
The song was sung by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami has already proven its global impact. Golden spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, dominating the US singles chart. Earlier this month, it also picked up back-to-back Best Original Song honours at the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards. With momentum firmly behind it, the track is now seen as a strong contender for Best Original Song at the upcoming Academy Awards in March.