K-Pop Demon Hunters and Sinners Take Top Honors at 2026 Golden Globes
In a night marked by musical excellence, the 2026 Golden Globes awarded top honors to two K-pop groups: HUNTR/X's "Golden" from the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song, while Ludwig Göransson's score for Sinners took home the prize for Best Original Score.
The sweeping success of "Golden," which spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, made it a historic win for an animated film song at the Globes since Prince's "The Song of the Heart" from Happy Feet in 2007. The song's creators - Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Park Hong Jun - along with lyricists Kim Eun-Jae (EJAE) and Mark Sonnenblick, accepted the award at the ceremony.
In a heartwarming moment, EJAE dedicated her speech to overcoming rejection and perseverance as a K-pop idol hopeful. She shared that her voice wasn't deemed good enough for the industry, but through music, she was able to find solace and pursue her dreams. This win has not only validated her artistic ambitions but also inspired countless young aspiring artists.
Meanwhile, Ludwig Göransson's score for Sinners marked his second consecutive win in Best Original Score at the Golden Globes in three years, following his triumph with Oppenheimer two years ago. His win is a testament to his extraordinary talent and ability to craft emotive scores that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Interestingly, both "Golden" and Sinners won in their respective categories at the Critics Choice Awards just a week prior to this Golden Globe win. This shared success has set a precedent for the films' Oscar prospects, as nine songs that have taken home awards at both the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes went on to secure Oscars.
With the 2026 Oscars nominations announcement scheduled for January 22, fans are eagerly anticipating the full range of cinematic triumphs this year will bring. The ceremony itself is set to take place on March 15, promising an evening filled with glamour and musical excellence.
In a night marked by musical excellence, the 2026 Golden Globes awarded top honors to two K-pop groups: HUNTR/X's "Golden" from the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song, while Ludwig Göransson's score for Sinners took home the prize for Best Original Score.
The sweeping success of "Golden," which spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, made it a historic win for an animated film song at the Globes since Prince's "The Song of the Heart" from Happy Feet in 2007. The song's creators - Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Park Hong Jun - along with lyricists Kim Eun-Jae (EJAE) and Mark Sonnenblick, accepted the award at the ceremony.
In a heartwarming moment, EJAE dedicated her speech to overcoming rejection and perseverance as a K-pop idol hopeful. She shared that her voice wasn't deemed good enough for the industry, but through music, she was able to find solace and pursue her dreams. This win has not only validated her artistic ambitions but also inspired countless young aspiring artists.
Meanwhile, Ludwig Göransson's score for Sinners marked his second consecutive win in Best Original Score at the Golden Globes in three years, following his triumph with Oppenheimer two years ago. His win is a testament to his extraordinary talent and ability to craft emotive scores that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Interestingly, both "Golden" and Sinners won in their respective categories at the Critics Choice Awards just a week prior to this Golden Globe win. This shared success has set a precedent for the films' Oscar prospects, as nine songs that have taken home awards at both the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes went on to secure Oscars.
With the 2026 Oscars nominations announcement scheduled for January 22, fans are eagerly anticipating the full range of cinematic triumphs this year will bring. The ceremony itself is set to take place on March 15, promising an evening filled with glamour and musical excellence.
I'm so stoked that K-pop groups are finally getting the recognition they deserve at the Golden Globes! It's been a while since we've seen this level of success for the genre 
I mean, "Golden" is literally killing it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart right now 
and Sinners' score is giving me all the feels every time I watch the movie 
Ludwig Göransson is straight fire when it comes to composing music - his talent is undeniable! 
anyway congrats to the creators of "golden" i mean that song is catchy as heck but gotta give it up to EJAE for dedicating her speech to perseverance she's an inspiration 2 many young artists out there 
! K-Pop is taking over the world and breaking records left and right! I'm so stoked for Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-Jae (EJAE), and Mark Sonnenblick on their historic win 
His score for Sinners is giving me all the feels! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both films to take home the Oscar gold 
i'm low-key hyped for HUNTR/X's "Golden" winning best original song it's like music to my ears 
i feel bad for EJAE tho she had to dedicate her speech to overcoming rejection but omg what an inspiring story 
we need more people like her in this industry 
. But what's even more inspiring is EJAE's speech - her story of perseverance is a testament to the power of music and believing in oneself 
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... and what's up with the scoring system? Ludwig Göransson wins his second year in a row? where's the proof he didn't just cop it from someone else 
... and those young K-pop idols overcoming rejection? sounds like an American narrative to me, let's see some actual Korean content