Unveiling the Success of 'Golden': The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack
The American Music Awards (AMAs) recently awarded the Song of the Year title to "Golden," a popular soundtrack from Netflix's animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The song, performed by the fictional girl group HUNTRIX, features real-life singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. "Golden" triumphed over other strong contenders like Alex Warren's "Ordinary," Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem," Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas."
"Golden" has already received accolades such as Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards, Best Original Song at the Golden Globes and the 98th Academy Awards. EJAE made history as the first Korean-American to win at the Golden Globes. The track also achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first K-pop song led by female vocalists to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The entire "K-Pop Demon Hunters" soundtrack has garnered over 10 billion global streams.
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