K-Pop Makes History: 'Golden' Wins Grammy as First K-Pop Song

Tue Feb 03 2026 15:45:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The track 'Golden' from the movie 'KPop Demon Hunters' has made waves by winning the Grammy for Best Song for Visual Media, marking a historic moment for K-Pop at the globally recognized awards.

In a groundbreaking event at the 2026 Grammy Awards, 'Golden,' the catchy anthem from the animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' won the Grammy for Best Song for Visual Media, becoming the first-ever K-Pop song to achieve this feat. Performed by the fictional group Huntr/x, it is also in the running for Song of the Year. The win reflects a growing recognition of K-Pop's cultural impact. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar continued his winning streak, and other notable artists such as Yungblud and FKA Twigs also took home awards.

At the Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, 'Golden,' the infectious hit from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters,' triumphed as the first K-Pop song to secure a Grammy Award, winning in the category of Best Song for Visual Media. The animated band Huntr/x performed the track, which has also been nominated for Song of the Year.

The ceremony saw other artists also taking home prestigious awards; Kendrick Lamar won three awards, continuing his exceptional performance at the Grammys. Additionally, young artist Aura V made history by becoming the youngest Grammy recipient for her work in music.

Released last June, 'KPop Demon Hunters' quickly rose to fame, becoming Netflix's most-viewed movie, amassing over 480 million views, which positions K-Pop not only as a musical genre but as a significant cultural phenomenon. This recognition at the Grammys further cements the influence of K-Pop in the music industry today.