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‘Golden’ Makes History After Becoming First K-Pop Song to Win a GRAMMY
‘Golden’ from the hit animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ just won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The win cements its place in music history as the first K-pop song ever to earn a Grammy.
Performed by EJAE with Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the song previously made chart impact by leading the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks.
Globally, it also topped the Billboard Global 200, remaining at number one for 20 weeks across the world.
‘Golden’ stood out among strong competitors, including songs from ‘TRON: Ares,’ ‘Sinners,’ and Elton John’s ‘Never Too Late.’
Beyond the win, the song also earned additional nominations for Song of the Year, Best Pop/Duo Performance, and Best Remixed Recording.
With its Grammy win secured, attention now shifts to the Academy Awards, where ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ competes in two major categories.
Fans and creators are hopeful that ‘Golden’ will continue its remarkable run, proving the song still has more milestones waiting ahead.