At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards held on January 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California, the Netflix animation “K-Pop: Demon Hunters” achieved a historic double victory.
The film secured trophies for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for its hit track, “Golden.” This milestone marks the first time an animated production centered on K-Pop and Korean culture has been honored at this prestigious ceremony, signaling a significant shift in the global recognition of Korean-themed storytelling.
The film’s success is backed by unprecedented global performance. The award-winning song “Golden” previously dominated major music markets, reaching number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart.
In the Animated Feature category, the film triumphed over formidable competitors such as “Zootopia 2” and “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.” Despite bypassing a traditional theatrical release, its record-breaking 300 million views on Netflix and proven artistic merit through prior accolades paved the way for this historic win.
During the ceremony, vocalist and co-composer Lee Jae took the stage alongside producer Lee Hee-jun to accept the awards.
Lee Jae moved the audience by sharing a personal journey of struggling for ten years to debut as a K-Pop idol. In a powerful acceptance speech, the artist stated, “Rejection is an opportunity to move in a new direction.
Please never give up.” This message of resilience has resonated deeply with fans worldwide, further elevating the film’s cultural impact beyond its technical achievements.
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