Rosé Stuns on the Red Carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards

BLACKPINK’s Rosé made a striking impression at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, commanding attention on the red carpet ahead of the main ceremony with a look that highlighted her global pop star status.

A First Grammy Appearance

The Grammy Awards took place on February 1 local time (February 2 KST) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Prior to the ceremony, nominees and invited artists walked the red carpet, setting the tone for music’s most prestigious night. Among them, Rosé stood out as one of the most talked-about attendees.

This year marked Rosé’s first official appearance at the Grammy Awards, making the moment particularly significant. She stepped onto the red carpet wearing a blonde hairstyle paired with a mini dress adorned with distinctive decorative details. The styling balanced elegance with boldness, reinforcing her image as a pop artist with strong individuality.

As cameras flashed, Rosé carried herself with confidence and poise, exuding the relaxed yet commanding attitude associated with top global stars. Her presence quickly drew attention from fans and media alike, underscoring her growing influence beyond the K-pop scene and into the broader international music industry.

Grammy Nominations and Career Momentum

Rosé attended the ceremony amid a major career milestone. Her collaboration ‘APT.’ earned nominations in two of the Grammy Awards’ most prestigious General Field categories: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Competing in these categories places her alongside some of the biggest names in global music, marking a significant step in her solo career.

Earlier in the day, Rosé had also been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony. While the award ultimately went to another artist, the nomination itself reflected her strong presence within the global pop landscape.

The Significance of the Grammy Stage

Hosted by the Recording Academy, the Grammy Awards are widely regarded as the most authoritative music awards in the United States, the world’s largest music market. Historically, Korean winners at the Grammys have been rare. Notable examples include world-renowned soprano Sumi Jo, who won Best Opera Recording in 1993, and sound engineer Hwang Byung-joon, who earned Grammy recognition in classical categories in 2012 and 2016.

Rosé’s attendance and nominations highlight a continued expansion of Korean artists’ visibility at the ceremony, particularly within mainstream pop categories that traditionally center Western acts.