The song Golden from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
The track appears in the Netflix animated feature, which mixes fantasy action with K-pop inspired music and storytelling. This marked the first Golden Globe nomination and win for the song’s creators.
The winning team included Mark Sonnenblick, Ejae, and several others involved in the film’s music production. Together, they beat out songs from a range of higher-profile live action films and established recording artists in the same category.
On stage, members of the team accepted the award and briefly reflected on the long road behind the song’s creation. Ejae spoke about her years working in music and how the song connected with listeners during difficult moments.
The win adds to a growing list of major awards recognizing animated films and non-English-language pop influences. It also highlights how K-pop continues to expand beyond music charts and into mainstream film and award culture.
KPop Demon Hunters is currently available to stream on Netflix.
