Blackpink fans! Last year was an exhilarating ride as Lisa, Rosé, Jennie, and Jisoo unleashed their individual magic with debut albums that set the charts ablaze. From Lisa's edgy Alter Ego to Rosé's heartfelt Rosie, Jennie's dazzling Ruby, and Jisoo's revolutionary Amortage, the girls proved they're superstars in their own right.
But wait—why weren't they nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys? The answer lies in the basic definition of the award. To snag this title, artists must make a groundbreaking introduction to the music scene. Given Blackpink's global mega-stardom, they've already soared past this milestone as a group. This means that even as they venture solo, they're not "new" enough in the Grammy rulebook.
Despite these technicalities, Rosé is stealing the spotlight with her powerhouse nominations for "APT." alongside Bruno Mars. She's in the race for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, clearly leading the Blink charge at this year's Grammys. Doesn't that set the Grammy stage on fire?
Lady luck may not have smiled on Blackpink as a group this year, even after dropping their hot single "Jump" in July. However, girl power's still reigning strong at the Grammys with awesome acts like Katseye lighting up the Best New Artist category.
Here's the tea: The Grammys have been slow to catch the thrilling K-pop wave. While BTS has broken barriers, they've yet to grasp a Grammy trophy. However, hope shines brightly as "Golden" by Kpop Demon Hunters made historic gains with multiple nominations, including Song of the Year. Check out the rise of K-pop at this year's Grammys!