KPop Demon Hunters Wins Historic Oscar Sweep for Animation and Song 'Golden'
Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" completed a historic sweep of awards at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night, securing both Best Animated Feature and Original Screenplay. The animated film became the first Korean animation to win in its category while also earning an Oscar for EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami's hit song "Golden." This victory marks a significant milestone as it is now only nine years since fans of KPop began listening together around this track across eight different versions globally.
Key Points
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1'KPop Demon Hunters' achieved a historic sweep of major awards on Sunday night, winning both its first Oscar for Original Song and Best Animated Feature.
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2The fictional K-Pop group HUNTR/X performed their hit song 'Golden,' marking the singers EJAE's debut at an Academy Awards ceremony in 2026.
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3'KPop Demon Hunters' became a cultural phenomenon over the past year, rewriting rules of pop culture and securing its place as history's first Korean animated film to win Best Animated Feature.
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The fictional group HUNTR/X made their Oscars debut with the performance of "Golden," which won awards including Best Animated Film and Best Original Song. The trio, who previously performed for major events like Bafta and Grammys before this ceremony, celebrated winning recognition from fans worldwide in a speech emphasizing inclusivity across generations.
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and ReiAMI performed their hit song "Golden" at the Oscars to celebrate its status as both an animated film's best original score winner (Oscar) and a visual media writing award recipient (Grammy). The track became history in June 2025 when it topped Billboard Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks, marking the longest leading streak by any act from animation.