The song 'Golden', performed by the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X from Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has made history by becoming the first-ever K-pop song to win a Grammy. It took home the award for best song written for visual media at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards during the pre-telecast premiere ceremony.
Released as the lead single from the film, 'Golden' was previously recognised at the Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Awards. The track was performed by South Korean songwriter Ejae and Korean-American artists Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who provide the singing voices for the group's members in the film.
'Golden' was also nominated for song of the year, best pop duo/group performance, and best remixed recording, and is shortlisted for best original song at the forthcoming Oscars. In the press room, Ejae said: 'Growing up, people didn't know where Korea was. Singing the Korean lyrics word by word, it means so much. I think this award is about that representation.'
The win ends a series of near-misses for K-pop at the Grammys. BTS, who received the first K-pop Grammy nomination in 2021 and several since, have never won. This year, Blackpink's Rosé and global group Katseye also received multiple nominations.
Since its release in June, KPop Demon Hunters has become Netflix's most-watched animated film, topping the platform's global movie charts for four consecutive days. A sequel is reportedly in development for a potential 2029 release.
