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KPop Demon Hunters wins Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes, with EJAE’s emotional interview inspiring fans worldwide.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters has made history at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Original Song for EJAE’s track Golden. This marks the first time a K‑pop themed project has achieved dual honors at a major Hollywood ceremony, cementing its place in global entertainment history.
Award Chronicle
- 2025 Annecy International Animation Festival – Special screening, standing ovation for K‑pop fusion concept.
- 2025 Busan International Film Festival – Closing Night Feature, praised for cultural innovation.
- 2026 Golden Globe Awards –
- Best Animated Motion Picture 🥇
- Best Original Song 🥇 (Golden by EJAE)
- 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards – Best Song Nominee
- 2026 Asian Film Awards – Best Director (Maggie Kang)
EJAE Interview Highlights
Q: How did it feel to win the Golden Globe for “Golden”? EJAE: “I auditioned and failed for ten years. Standing on that stage was proof that persistence matters. This award is not just mine—it belongs to every dreamer who kept going after rejection.”
Q: What inspired the song’s message? EJAE: “Golden is about resilience. The demon hunters fight shadows, but the real battle is believing in yourself. I wanted the lyrics to echo that universal struggle.”
Q: How do you see K‑pop’s role in global cinema now? EJAE: “K‑pop is no longer just music—it’s storytelling, fashion, identity. With Demon Hunters, we proved it can anchor a Hollywood narrative and still feel authentic.”
Cultural Significance
KPop Demon Hunters is the first K‑pop themed animation to win two Golden Globes. Director Maggie Kang became the first Asian woman honored in the animation category, while EJAE’s heartfelt speech resonated globally, symbolizing hope for underdog artists and expanding K‑pop’s influence into cinema. (worldpopkorea@gmail.com)
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