Rosé Opens Grammys With Bruno Mars, Marking First Solo K‑Pop Performance

Overview

• Rosé and Bruno Mars kicked off the televised ceremony with a high‑energy performance of “APT.” at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
• “APT.” is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, with the latter awarded earlier to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
• The broadcast continues with Record and Song of the Year still to be decided for the Rosé–Mars collaboration.
• The 2026 ceremony marks Rosé’s first official Grammys attendance and her first solo nominations in general‑field categories.
• The hit dominated charts through 2025, including 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and a No. 3 peak on the Hot 100, as Rosé drew red‑carpet attention in a black‑and‑white gown.