Despite three nominations, Rose walked away from the 68th Grammy Awards empty-handed — a result that mirrors the uphill battle K-pop artists have long faced with the Recording Academy. Rose is not the first K-pop artist to fall short of a Grammy win, starting with Psy’s nomination for best music video with “Gangnam Style” in 2012, as well as BTS’ nominations for best pop duo/group performance between 2021 and 2023. Ultimately, the Grammy Awards held firm in their reputation as one of the most co