Netflixの人気アニメ「KPop Demon Hunters」の楽曲「Golden」を手がけた作詞チームは、第98回アカデミー賞最優秀オリジナル歌曲賞受賞後の受賞スピーチ途中で演奏でかき消された。この映画は以前歌曲とともにノミネートされており、K-POPガールグループがライバルのデーモンボーイバンドと戦う内容で、最優秀長編アニメーション映画賞も獲得し、アカデミー史上初のK-POP楽曲受賞となった。チームメンバーはバックステージで挨拶を終えた。
2026年3月15日、ドルビー・シアターで開催された第98回アカデミー賞で、作詞チーム——EJAE、Mark Sonnenblick、Joong Gyu Kwak、Yu Han Lee、Hee Dong Nam、Jeong Hoon Seo、Teddy Park——は「KPop Demon Hunters」の「Golden」で最優秀オリジナル歌曲賞オスカーを受賞した。Yu Han Leeがステージ上で話し始めたところ、チームは突然演奏でかき消され、CMへ移行し、バックステージの記者たちから驚きの声が上がった。
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Following its nominations for best animated feature and original song "Golden," Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters secured both awards at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, won best original song presented by Lionel Richie—marking the first K-pop winner and first with more than four credited writers. The acceptance speech was cut short by the orchestra, drawing boos from the audience.
The animated Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters has received Oscar nominations for best animated feature and best original song for 'Golden,' marking the first K-pop track nominated in the category. The fictional group Huntr/x, voiced by real singers Audrey Nuna, Ejae, and Rei Ami, has achieved massive global success with the soundtrack topping charts worldwide. The film's story follows the group battling a rival demon boyband, blending K-pop culture with animation.
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Producers for the 98th Academy Awards have announced a musical tribute to KPop Demon Hunters, with the film's stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami performing the Oscar-nominated song 'Golden' alongside traditional Korean instrumentalists and dancers. The segment highlights the Netflix animated hit's cultural fusion, following its recent nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Rumors from Bloomberg indicate Netflix is mulling a live tour for the fictional K-pop demon hunters HUNTR/X from its blockbuster animated film, building on their recent Oscar-winning 'Golden' performance and ahead of the sequel announced March 12. Logistical hurdles from split management and trademarks could complicate execution.
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KPop Demon Hunters won the Motion Pictures — Animated award at the 62nd Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards on March 7, 2026, hosted by Chris Hardwick at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. As covered in our initial report on the winners, the film triumphed alongside F1: The Movie (live-action) and Becoming Led Zeppelin (documentary), celebrating top sound professionals.
Singer-songwriter EJAE opened up about the lasting trauma from her time as a trainee at SM Entertainment, including public weigh-ins and body shaming. In recent interviews, she discussed how these experiences continue to affect her, despite her success with the hit song 'Golden' from the Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters. EJAE also shared insights on her career highs, panic attacks, and the potential real-world debut of the group HUNTR/X.
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Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters, which debuted in June 2025, has captivated audiences with its story of a K-pop girl group doubling as demon hunters. The movie has garnered over 500 million views and awards including Best Animated Feature at the Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe ceremonies. For young fans, a selection of children's books offers ways to explore Korean culture and folklore inspired by the film.