KPop Demon Hunters' 'Golden' wins Best Song at Golden Globes

The K-pop-inspired track "Golden," from Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, triumphed at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, taking home the prestigious trophy for Best Original Song.

According to media reports, the award was presented to the songwriting and composing team consisting of Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE) and Mark Sonnenblick.

In a competitive category, "Golden" surpassed several major industry heavyweights, including:

"Dream as One" by Miley Cyrus (Avatar: Fire and Ash)

"No Place Like Home" by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked: For Good)

"The Girl in the Bubble" by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked: For Good)

Although KPop Demon Hunters was not produced by a Korean studio, the film’s aesthetic and narrative are deeply rooted in Korean pop culture and the unique performance style of K-pop.

This cultural fusion propelled "Golden" from a cinematic soundtrack to a standout hit during the awards season.

The film tells the story of Huntrix, a world-famous K-pop trio composed of members Rumi, Mira and Zoey.

The plot follows the group as they balance the pressures of global stardom with a hidden mission: hunting demons and battling a supernatural rival boy band.

While the music category saw success, the night was bittersweet for other South Korean hopefuls.

Acclaimed actor Lee Byung-hun, who earned a nod for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) for his role in Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice, did not secure the win.

The category’s top honour instead went to Timothée Chalamet for his performance in Marty Supreme.

Despite the loss, Lee’s nomination remains a significant achievement for No Other Choice.

The film stands as one of the most prominent Korean-language productions at this year’s ceremony, garnering international attention across multiple major categories.