K-Pop’s ‘Demon Hunters’ Earn 3 Grammy Nods for ‘Golden’
The K-Pop sensation “Demon Hunters” has achieved remarkable success by earning three nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards. The track “Golden,” performed by the trio Huntr/x—composed of Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—has been nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Grammy Nominations for “Golden”
During a recent interview with El-Balad, the artists expressed their excitement and disbelief following the announcement of the nominations. Ejae, who made history as the first Korean-American female songwriter nominated for Song of the Year, shared her feelings of shock and humility. “I’m still in shock,” Ejae remarked. Rei Ami added to the emotional moment by stating, “It feels out of this world,” while Audrey Nuna emphasized the significance of representation. “You’re going to see three Korean faces. This can shape the understanding of what kids can do,” she stated.
Nomination Categories and Competitors
The nominations include:
- Song of the Year: Competing against notable tracks like:
- “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga
- “Anxiety” by Doechii
- “DtMF” by Bad Bunny
- “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish
- And more.
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Challenging entries such as:
- “Defying Gravity” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
- “Gabriela” by Katseye
- “Apt.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars
- Best Song Written for Visual Media: Facing competition from songs like:
- “I Lied to You” by Miles Caton
- “Sinners” by Leonard Denisenko, Rodarius Green, Travis
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Box Office Success
Aside from their Grammy achievements, the film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has garnered attention as Netflix’s most popular movie ever since its release in June. Its original songs, including “Golden,” “Your Idol,” and “Soda Pop,” have consistently ranked on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
The success of the film prompted Netflix to release a sing-along version in theaters, which proved to be a hit. The first event generated approximately $18 million over two days, while a second event around Halloween grossed between $5 million and $6 million despite the film’s availability on streaming platforms for months.
Future Expectations
Looking ahead to the Grammy Awards, Huntr/x expressed enthusiasm about attending and seeing their fellow nominees. “We’re looking forward to all of the above,” Ami said, with a shout-out to Sabrina Carpenter. Although “Golden” did not receive a nomination for Record of the Year, making the group the first K-Pop team recognized in that prestigious category would have been groundbreaking.
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, the impact of “Demon Hunters” on the music and film landscape is undeniable, paving the way for future K-Pop artists.
