HUNTR/X EJAE, Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna claims Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes for “Golden” from Netflix’s record-breaking KPop Demon Hunters. EJAE, co-songwriter and Rumi’s singing voice, becomes first Korean-American winner, accepting with Mark Sonnenblick, producers 24 and IDO. Film also wins Best Animated Motion Picture, dominating over Arco, Elio.
EJAE reflects on K-pop trainee rejection: “10 years training, voice not good enough… now songwriter.” Dedicates to dream-chasers: “Rejection is redirection never too late to shine.” “Golden” topped Hot 100 eight weeks, Global 200 14 weeks; holds four Grammy nods including Song of the Year.
Trio’s red carpet black gowns and Tonight Show, Snoop Dogg halftime appearances cement live demand. KPop Demon Hunters Netflix’s most-watched film eyes Oscars after shattering streaming records. Representation breakthrough. Afrobeats-K-pop fusion reigns.
