K-Pop Nominations Signal Grammy’s Recognition of K-Pop?

nominate: 지명하다
K-pop’s leading acts Blackpink’s Rosé with a Netflix’s hit animated film K-pop Demon Hunters and Hybe’s global girl group, KATSEYE, have all been nominated for multiple Grammy awards.

string: 일련의
coveted: 탐내는
The string of nominations marks the first for the K-pop genre with attention now turning to whether or not the artist and groups will be able to finally take home the much coveted trophy.

contend: 겨루다
This marks the first time in three years that K-pop has returned to contend for a Grammy.

simultaneously: 동시에
It is also the first time three K-pop acts have been nominated simultaneously.

dispel: 떨쳐 버리다
perception: 인식
The Grammys have long faced criticism over bias, although this year’s K-pop presence may help dispel some of the perception.