BLACKPINK's Rosé opened the 68th Grammy Awards with a high-energy performance of her global hit 'APT.,' joined by U.S. pop star Bruno Mars. At the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the K-pop singer kicked off the lively set with a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played guitar. Rosé is nominated this year for Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
The 68th Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026 (U.S. time) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. BLACKPINK's Rosé joined U.S. pop star Bruno Mars for the opening performance of her global hit 'APT.' Rosé, dressed in a white sleeveless top and tie, started the lively set by planting a playful kiss on Mars' cheek as he played guitar beside her. She swayed to the rhythm before kneeling in front of him during the song's climactic bridge. The pair shared a single microphone for the rousing refrain and ended the number with a smiling embrace.
Global pop stars in the audience, including Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Bad Bunny, were seen singing along or clapping to the beat. Rosé is nominated for two of the six General Field categories this year: Song of the Year and Record of the Year. She also competed in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance but did not win.
Elsewhere in the ceremony, Hybe's U.S.-based girl group Katseye joined the Best New Artist nominees for a joint performance. Broadway stars Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen performed 'Maybe Happy Ending' from the musical of the same name during the Premiere Ceremony. The performance highlighted the growing global influence of K-pop.