The collaboration between HUNTR/X and Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters, achieved a monumental success at the Grammys as its soundtrack, “Golden“, clinched a prestigious award.
The animated Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters, quickly became a global phenomenon, emerging as the most-watched title of 2025. It amassed a staggering 20.5 billion total viewing minutes for its 99-minute duration, which translates to about 207 million full viewings.
The artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami received their inaugural Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media with their track “Golden“. The song, a collaborative creation by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, DO, 24, and Teddy, marked the first ever Grammy win for a K-pop track, adding a layer of significance to their triumph. Beyond this Grammy, “Golden” was a contender in three other categories and contributed to the film’s nominations and wins at the Oscars, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes.
In the same Grammy category, “Golden” was up against several strong contenders including Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s “Never Too Late“, Miles Caton’s “I Lied to You“, Jayme Lawson’s “Pale, Pale Moon“, Nine Inch Nails’ “As Alive As You Need Me To Be“, and “Sinners” by Leonard Denisenko, Rodarius Green, and Travis.
Although the trio did not perform at the Grammy ceremony, Audrey Nuna, who voiced Mira in KPop Demon Hunters, has previously emphasized the significance of their Grammy nomination, particularly for the representation of K-pop and its inspiring message to future generations of artists. As reported by Variety, she expressed:
Seeing three Korean faces there, think about the children who will witness this, and how it might shape their views of what they can achieve in the world. It really sends shivers down my spine.
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters topped the annual streaming charts, prompting Netflix to offer the movie a special limited theatrical release, similar to their handling of the Stranger Things finale and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
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