In an unprecedented achievement, 'Golden', the standout track from the Netflix movie 'KPop Demon Hunters', has become the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy Award. The song, performed by the fictional band Huntr/x, secured the award for Best Song for Visual Media at a ceremony held in Los Angeles. This historic win is a testament to the expanding influence of K-Pop in the global music scene as the track also vies for Song of the Year.
The Grammy awards saw other notable winners, including British artists Yungblud and The Cure, with the Dalai Lama recognized for Best Audiobook. Kendrick Lamar continued his Grammy success by winning three awards, including Best Rap Song.
Released in June, 'KPop Demon Hunters' quickly ascended to Netflix's most-watched film status, garnering over 480 million views. The vibrant soundtrack, filled with catchy tunes, made waves on the Billboard charts, echoing a similar phenomenon created by Disney's 'Encanto'.
'Golden's' Grammy victory is pivotal, reflecting the growing acceptance and celebration of Korean pop's cultural and commercial impact in the music landscape. Meanwhile, other prominent K-Pop figures like Blackpink's Rosé were also nominated but did not secure wins, highlighting the competitive nature of the awards this year.
The Grammy awards saw other notable winners, including British artists Yungblud and The Cure, with the Dalai Lama recognized for Best Audiobook. Kendrick Lamar continued his Grammy success by winning three awards, including Best Rap Song.
Released in June, 'KPop Demon Hunters' quickly ascended to Netflix's most-watched film status, garnering over 480 million views. The vibrant soundtrack, filled with catchy tunes, made waves on the Billboard charts, echoing a similar phenomenon created by Disney's 'Encanto'.
'Golden's' Grammy victory is pivotal, reflecting the growing acceptance and celebration of Korean pop's cultural and commercial impact in the music landscape. Meanwhile, other prominent K-Pop figures like Blackpink's Rosé were also nominated but did not secure wins, highlighting the competitive nature of the awards this year.
