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Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Gives K‑Pop Its First Grammy

The win reinforces the soundtrack’s awards momentum following a Golden Globe victory.

Overview

  • The track won best song written for visual media during the 68th Grammy Awards premiere ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 1.
  • Official winning credits went to songwriters Ejae, Teddy, 24 and Ido, with the song performed in-film by HUNTR/X voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
  • Golden” earned four Grammy nominations including song of the year, later losing that prize to Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” and best pop duo/group performance to “Defying Gravity.”
  • The NetflixSony film remains up for two Oscars in March, with nominations for best animated feature and best original song.
  • The milestone follows massive global streaming and chart success for the film and soundtrack, as critics continue to debate whether the song reflects traditional K‑pop or a U.S.-oriented pop hybrid.