WHO IS K-POP'S MOST "GRAMMY-READY" ACT?

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About this ranking

The Grammy barrier has never been closer to breaking. Rosé opened the 2026 ceremony with Bruno Mars and collected three nominations for 'APT.' Katseye became the first K-pop group ever nominated for Best New Artist.

This poll asked fans which act gets there first. The ballot spanned solo artists, fourth-gen heavyweights, and legacy groups who have each built a case for crossover: Lisa's global pop moment, ATEEZ's steady run on the Western festival circuit, LE SSERAFIM's genre-flexible catalog, and IU's critical respect.

Voting closed July 2, 2026. BTS finished on top, with Lisa and TWICE close behind.

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BTS

Big Hit Music
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Lisa

BLACKPINK
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3

BLACKPINK

YG Entertainment

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TWICE

JYP Entertainment
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Stray Kids

JYP Entertainment
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Rosé

BLACKPINK
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ATEEZ

KQ Entertainment
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aespa

SM Entertainment
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SEVENTEEN

PLEDIS Entertainment
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LE SSERAFIM

Source Music
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IU

IU
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Katseye

HYBE x Geffen Records
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Frequently asked questions

Which K-pop act was voted most Grammy-ready?

BTS won the fan vote for K-pop's most Grammy-ready act with 4,815 upvotes. Lisa finished second with 2,480, and BLACKPINK edged TWICE for third on downvotes despite fewer raw upvotes, 1,817 to 1,826.

What does Grammy-ready mean in this poll?

It asks which K-pop act is closest to winning a Grammy. Rosé opened the 2026 ceremony with Bruno Mars and earned three nominations for APT., and Katseye became the first K-pop group nominated for Best New Artist.

When did voting close for this poll?

Voting closed July 2, 2026, after a one-week run starting June 25.

How does voting work?

Pick your favorite act and vote. Each fan gets 3 votes per hour, and votes reset every hour so you can return and vote again.

How was the ranking calculated?

Each act's score was upvotes minus downvotes. If two acts tied on score, the one with more upvotes ranked higher.

How many acts and votes were in this poll?

12 acts competed on the ballot, and fans cast 14,401 total votes.