K-pop has reached a major milestone. “Golden” from the Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” became the first K-pop song ever to win a Grammy Award.
The song took home the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The song features three singers who voice the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X in the animated movie: Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.
The Making of Golden
“Golden” is the main song from the “K-Pop Demon Hunters” movie. In the film, it serves as a powerful anthem for the group HUNTR/X.
Music experts said the song worked so well because it has catchy melodies and meaningful words that connected with listeners around the world. The song became the highest-charting soundtrack song of 2025.
Other Grammy Nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media
Here are the other songs that were nominated in this category:
| Song Name | Film Name |
| Golden | K-Pop Demon Hunters (WINNER) |
| As Alive as You Need Me to Be | TRON: Ares |
| I Lied to You | Sinners |
| Never Too Late | Elton John: Never Too Late |
| Pale, Pale Moon | Sinners |
| Sinners | Sinners |
This category is for songs written for film and TV. The song “Golden” won this category, beating five other songs.
Golden from Demon Hunters Receives Grammy Award: Singers Expressed Gratitude
At the Grammy Awards ceremony, the three singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami attended and received the award. Ejae expressed pride in her Korean heritage and said the award meant a lot to her as a Korean American.
Audrey Nuna shared a message with young girls, telling them to chase their dreams and work hard for what they want. Rei Ami spoke about being true to yourself and accepting all parts of who you are.
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FAQs
- What Grammy did K-Pop Demon Hunters win?
“Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
- Is K-Pop Demon Hunters eligible for a Grammy?
K-Pop Demon Hunters is eligible because “Golden” was written for a visual medium (the Netflix film).
- Did K-pop win any Grammys?
“Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters became the first K-pop song ever to win a Grammy Award.
- Will K-Pop Demon Hunters win an award?
It already won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media on February 1, 2026.
- Who won 7 Grammys in one night?
Michael Jackson won seven Grammy Awards on February 28, 1984, at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards.
