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January 31, 2026
‘I never imagined this!’ How KPop Demon Hunters could make history at the Grammys and the Oscars
As the film’s megahit song Golden looks likely to sweep everything in awards season, its singer Ejae explains why she’s ready to step out from behind her animated alter ego
TL;DR
- KPop Demon Hunters, an animated film about a K-pop girl band battling demons, became Netflix's most-watched title ever.
- The film's soundtrack achieved platinum status, with four tracks hitting the US Top 10 simultaneously.
- The lead single 'Golden' was the world's most-streamed new song last year and has received multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for best song.
- The soundtrack's success is credited to a collaborative songwriting process and K-pop's theatrical nature.
- Authentic K-pop credibility was provided by The Black Label, home to artists like Blackpink's Rosé.
- Songwriter Danny Chung described co-writing the song 'Soda Pop' for the demonic boyband Saja Boys as a "dream come true."
- Ejae, the lead vocalist on 'Golden,' drew from her personal experiences of identity and pressure to write the song's lyrics.
- The film's success has boosted the profiles of its lead singers, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, and The Black Label's investment.
- Netflix has not confirmed plans for a sequel, though reports suggest one is slated for 2029.
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