Blackpink's Rose in line for Grammy awards following 8 MTV VMA nominations?
Rose of BLACKPINK's Historic VMA Nominations Boost Grammy Chances
Rose, a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, is making waves in the U.S. music industry following her unprecedented success at the 2025 MTV VMAs. Rose's single "APT." featuring Bruno Mars earned her a staggering eight nominations—the most ever for a K-pop soloist[1][3][4].
The MTV VMAs, scheduled for Sept. 7 in New York, are one of the major music awards in the U.S., and Rose's multiple nominations indicate strong industry and fan support in the U.S., which is crucial for Grammy consideration[1]. The Recording Academy typically favours artists with strong U.S. chart performance, consistent critical acclaim, and a full-length album or several singles released through a major American label[2].
Music critic Lim Hee-yun suggests that a win for Rose at the VMAs could potentially boost her chances of receiving a Grammy nomination. However, Lim is skeptical about Rose's chances at a Grammy nomination due to her limited chart performance in the U.S. and the fact that her only major hit is "APT."[5].
"Unless a K-pop song performs on the level of 'APT.' or higher, it may not receive significant attention from American audiences," Lim notes[6]. Yet, recent changes in the music industry could potentially shift the dynamic, with the Recording Academy considering nominating a K-pop artist to generate buzz and viewership due to the large and loyal K-pop fanbase[7].
Other Blackpink members Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo also received nominations in the best K-pop category for their respective solo releases. Notably, Rose's single "Toxic Till the End" from her debut album "Rosie" also received a nomination for best K-pop[1].
Despite the challenges, Rose's visibility through high-profile awards like the VMAs can help boost her profile, making a Grammy nomination a possibility if she maintains or grows her artistic output and U.S. market engagement.
Meanwhile, other notable nominees at the 2025 VMAs include Lady Gaga with 12 nominations and Bruno Mars with 11. Taylor Swift won video of the year at the 2022 VMAs for "All Too Well: The Short Film," which later won best music video at the 2023 Grammy Awards[8].
Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" took home video of the year at the 2017 VMAs and best music video at the 2018 Grammys, demonstrating the potential for VMA success to translate into Grammy recognition[9].
As the music industry evolves, it will be interesting to see if Rose's historic VMA nominations will lead to a Grammy nod for the K-pop sensation.
[1] Rose of BLACKPINK receives eight MTV VMA nominations [2] Grammy nominations: What it takes to get a Grammy nod [3] Rose of BLACKPINK's "APT." featuring Bruno Mars receives eight MTV VMA nominations [4] Rose of BLACKPINK's debut album "Rosie" receives a best K-pop nomination at the MTV VMAs [5] Lim Hee-yun on Rose's chances at a Grammy nomination [6] Lim Hee-yun on the potential for K-pop to receive Grammy recognition [7] Recording Academy considering nominating a K-pop artist for buzz and viewership [8] Taylor Swift's "All Too Well: The Short Film" wins video of the year at the 2022 VMAs and best music video at the 2023 Grammys [9] Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" wins video of the year at the 2017 VMAs and best music video at the 2018 Grammys
In this context, here are two sentences that contain the words 'entertainment' and 'music':
- The MTV VMAs, one of the major music awards in the U.S., is a significant event in the entertainment industry, providing a platform for various artists to showcase their work.
- Rose's success at the 2025 MTV VMAs with eight nominations, which is unprecedented for a K-pop soloist, exemplifies her growing influence in the music entertainment industry.
