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K-Pop's Demon Hunters Score Historic Grammy Win for 'Golden'

2/2/2026

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Summary

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KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards for "Golden," K-pop's first Grammy.
The song was co-written by EJAE, who also performed it.
The trio, including Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, debuted at the Grammys in meaningful outfits.
They expressed pride in representing their culture and the win's significance.
Golden is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

History

Historical Context

The K-pop genre, which emerged in the 1990s with Seo Taiji and Boys, has seen a meteoric rise in global popularity, particularly after Psy's "Gangnam Style" in 2012, which became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. In 2023, the group Demon Hunters won a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of Asian artists in mainstream music.

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Story summary

KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards for "Golden," K-pop's first Grammy.
The song was co-written by EJAE, who also performed it.
The trio, including Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, debuted at the Grammys in meaningful outfits.
They expressed pride in representing their culture and the win's significance.
Golden is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

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