- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:13 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kpop snubbed at 2025 Grammy Nominations: The landscape of Kpop in the United States has undergone a remarkable transformation since BTS made history in 2021 as the first Kpop group to receive a Grammy nomination. However, BTS, composed of seven members- V, Jungkook, Jimin, Jhope, Jin, Suga and RM, who have given back to back hits, has been snubbed from 2025 Grammy nominations, which came as a shock to Kpop fans. Not only BTS, no Kpop idol or group has been nominated for Grammys 2025.
Over the past few years, the Kpop genre has experienced unprecedented growth and success, giving rise to stadium-filling acts such as Tomorrow X Together, Blackpink, and Seventeen.
Additionally, individual artists like Lisa, also known as Lalisa Manobal, have broken through with solo endeavors, captivating global audiences with hits like Rockstar and New Woman. Moreover, BTS members Jung Kook and RM have explored solo projects, releasing Golden and Right Place, Wrong Person, respectively.
Despite this remarkable progress, the Grammy Awards continue to overlook Kpop's most prominent names, leaving many fans and industry observers perplexed. The absence of nominations for these talented artists raises questions about the Grammys' recognition and representation of diverse musical genres.
Kpop artists who submitted their entries for the 2025 Grammys:
Jimin
Tarhyung
Jungkook
RM
J-Hope
Lisa
TWICE
Stray Kids
Not only Kpop artists, but several other big artists were snubbed at the Grammy Nominations 2025. The big names include Dolly Parton, Justin Timberlake, Lenny Kravitz, Luke Combs and more.
Beyonce leads 2025 Grammy Nominations With 11 Nods
Beyoncé led the pack with 11 nods, bringing her career total to 99. Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX follow with seven nominations each. Taylor Swift garnered six nominations for The Tortured Poets Department, while newcomers Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan also secured six nominations in their Grammy debuts, marking impressive starts to their award show careers.
2025 Grammy Nominations
Record of the Year
The Beatles – Now and Then
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Charli XCX – 360
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Album of the Year
André 3000 – New Blue Sun
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Charli XCX – Brat
Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Country Album
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Chris Stapleton – Higher
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well
Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind
Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
Best Country Solo Performance
Beyoncé – 16 Carriages
Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman
Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay
Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Best Musical Theatre Album
Hell’s Kitchen
Merrily We Roll Along
The Notebook
The Outsiders
Suffs
The Wiz
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Beyoncé, Linda Martell & Shaboozey – Spaghettii
Future, Metro Boomin & The Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You
Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani – Kehlani (Remix)
Latto – Big Mama
Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM
Best R&B Album
Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack
Lucky Daye – Algorithm
Muni Long – Revenge
Usher – Coming Home
Best R&B Performance
Chris Brown – Residuals
Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)
Jhené Aiko – Guidance
Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET)
SZA – Saturn
Best New Artist
Benson Boone
Doechii
Chappell Roan
Khruangbin
Raye
Sabrina Carpenter
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Best Alternative Music Performance
Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill
Fontaines D.C. – Starburster
Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake
St. Vincent – Flea
Best Dance Pop Recording
Ariana Grande – Yes, And?
Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie (Over Now Extended Edit)
Charli XCX – Von Dutch
Madison Beer – Make You Mine
Troye Sivan – Got Me Started
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine – Remix
Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans
Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift – Us.
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Best Pop Solo Performance
Beyoncé – Bodyguard
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Charli XCX – Apple
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best Rock Album
The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards
Fontaines D.C. – Romance
Green Day – Saviors
Idles – Tangk
Jack White – No Name
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Alissia
Daniel Nigro
Dernst “D’Mile" Emile II
Ian Fitchuk
Mustard
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessi Alexander
Jessie Jo Dillon
Raye
Best African Music Performance
Asake & Wizkid – MMS
Burna Boy – Higher
Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational
Tems – Love Me JeJe
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Musica Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
Chiquis – Diamantes
Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos
Peso Pluma – Éxodo
Best Latin Pop Album
Anitta – Funk Generation
Kali Uchis – Orquídeas
Kany García – García
Luis Fonsi – El Viaje
Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Doe – Holy Hands
Melvin Crispell III – Yesterday
Ricky Dillard – Hold On (Live)
