- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS is the only Kpop act to receive Grammy nominations. However, two other very popular groups aespa and Stray Kids have earned Grammy recognition, marking a significant milestone for Kpop in the global music scene. While BTS continues to lead the way with their own nominations, these two groups have made their mark through collaborations, solidifying Kpop's growing influence.
On November 8, 2024, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the upcoming Grammy Awards and while no Kpop group was nominated directly in major categories, aespa and Stray Kids have still found their way into the spotlight.
BTS remains as the only kpop group to receive a Grammy nomination. pic.twitter.com/VGxrfBuhNM
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) November 8, 2024
aespa’s Grammy Connection
aespa is featured in the album Djesse Vol. 4 by Jacob Collier, which has been nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. The song Over You, which includes aespa alongside Chris Martin, connects the girl group to a prestigious Grammy nomination. This collaboration marks a unique moment for aespa, showcasing its international reach.
AESPA FEATURED ON A GRAMMY NOMINATED ALBUM I SCREAMED 😭😭😭 https://t.co/Cbfg9i2POt pic.twitter.com/5AIANhS6xf
— 윈터얼트 (@wntrult) November 8, 2024
Stray Kids’ Contribution to a Grammy-Nominated Album
Stray Kids also made their presence felt with their track Slash, which is part of the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack album. This album has been nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Though Stray Kids was not nominated directly, their involvement in this project adds to the growing recognition of Kpop artists in global music circles.
The Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack was nominated for a GRAMMY. Slash is on the soundtrack. Stray Kids are on a GRAMMY nominated soundtrack.. I'll take it pic.twitter.com/NkEC3OSVsW
— heather (@linostrife) November 8, 2024
BTS: The Trailblazers of Kpop at the Grammys
BTS continues to be the only Kpop group with direct Grammy nominations. Their breakthrough moment came in 2021 with the nomination of their chart-topping hit Dynamite for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The group earned further nominations in the following years, including for songs like Butter and their collaboration with Coldplay, My Universe.
BTS remains the ONLY kpop group to perform and have grammy nominations.
— 🦂 (@lovethve) November 8, 2024
‘‘FOR ASIA, MAN, WE PAVED THE WAYʼʼ pic.twitter.com/odl3UQuz5n
Although aespa and Stray Kids did not receive direct Grammy nominations this year, their involvement in major projects shows the growing influence of Kpop in the global music industry. Other Kpop artists, including Lisa, TWICE, Jungkook, ATEEZ and Stray Kids, also submitted songs for consideration, but none secured a nomination.