Rosé and Bruno Mars delivered a high-energy, hard rock reimagining of their chart-topping single "APT." as they opened the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday. The BLACKPINK singer and Silk Sonic collaborator brought their infectious beat to life in matching black-and-white outfits, captivating the audience with their undeniable chemistry.
As the Grammys got underway, Rosé's powerful vocals soared through the iconic lyrics of the song, accompanied by Mars' blistering electric guitar riffs. The duo's performance was met with widespread enthusiasm from the crowd, who were soon dancing and cheering along to the infectious beat.
The high-energy performance was a departure from traditional Grammy opening sets, but it undoubtedly set the tone for the rest of the ceremony. However, despite their energetic performance, "APT." did not take home any major category nominations – although it did secure a win in best pop duo/group performance at the pre-telecast ceremony.
This marked a historic moment for Rosé, who became the first K-pop soloist to be nominated in the general field categories. The song also dominated Billboard's charts throughout 2025, topping the Global 200 chart and peaking at No.3 on the Hot 100.
The 2026 Grammys took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for what is likely to be his last year as host. Kendrick Lamar was the most nominated artist this year, followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut – who each secured seven nods.
The event marked a significant milestone for Rosé and Mars, who delivered an unforgettable opening performance that showcased their undeniable chemistry and musical prowess.
As the Grammys got underway, Rosé's powerful vocals soared through the iconic lyrics of the song, accompanied by Mars' blistering electric guitar riffs. The duo's performance was met with widespread enthusiasm from the crowd, who were soon dancing and cheering along to the infectious beat.
The high-energy performance was a departure from traditional Grammy opening sets, but it undoubtedly set the tone for the rest of the ceremony. However, despite their energetic performance, "APT." did not take home any major category nominations – although it did secure a win in best pop duo/group performance at the pre-telecast ceremony.
This marked a historic moment for Rosé, who became the first K-pop soloist to be nominated in the general field categories. The song also dominated Billboard's charts throughout 2025, topping the Global 200 chart and peaking at No.3 on the Hot 100.
The 2026 Grammys took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for what is likely to be his last year as host. Kendrick Lamar was the most nominated artist this year, followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut – who each secured seven nods.
The event marked a significant milestone for Rosé and Mars, who delivered an unforgettable opening performance that showcased their undeniable chemistry and musical prowess.
I'm still reeling from that epic opening performance by Rosé and Bruno Mars at the 2026 Grammys!!! They totally brought the house down with that high-energy, hard rock version of "APT." 
I mean, who wouldn't be dancing along to that infectious beat? The fact that it was a departure from traditional Grammy opening sets is exactly what made it so exciting! 
Rosé's powerful vocals and Mars' face-melting guitar riffs were absolute perfection. And can we talk about their chemistry on stage? 
- it really added to the high-energy vibe of the whole thing. and let's be real, who can resist dancing and cheering along to that infectious beat? 
Rosé's powerful vocals were on point, and Mars' guitar riffs were blistering - they truly brought the house down.
and it paid off! but at the same time, i feel for rosé that she got snubbed for major categories 
sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's how we learn from those experiences that matters. anyway, can't wait to see what they come up with next 
like come on Kendrick Lamar has been doing this for years 
but in all seriousness, I love how Rosé brought some much needed edge to the stage 
I'm not surprised she didn't get any major nominations though, it's always a shame when innovative artists like her don't get recognized for their work 
that being said, it's still awesome that she became the first K-pop soloist to be nominated in general field categories 
! they totally killed it with their matching black-and-white outfits and infectious beat 
. i'm loving how they broke away from traditional grammy opening sets and brought a fresh vibe to the ceremony 
. rosé's vocals were insane, btw - her powerful voice added an extra layer of depth to the song 
. and bruno mars' electric guitar riffs? perfection 
I mean, the energy in the crowd was infectious, who wasn't dancing along? The chemistry between them is undeniable, and it's amazing to see them kill it on stage together. And yeah, it might not have secured any major nominations, but they're still killing the game with that pop duo/group win 
and congrats to rosé for being the first k-pop soloist nominated in general field categories 
Their energy was ELECTRIC 
. I'm loving how non-traditional their opening set was - more please? 
. I think it's so cool that Rosé made history as the first K-pop soloist to be nominated in the general field categories - it just goes to show how talented and influential she is! 
. The chemistry between Rosé & Bruno Mars on stage was undeniable, and I'm so glad we got to see that in action tonight 
. Still can't deny those two brought the house down with their performance 
And can we talk about how fierce those matching black-and-white outfits were?! 
. It's clear why Rosé is breaking barriers as a K-pop soloist - she's got skills for days