The insert song "Golden" from the animation K-Pop Demon Hunters (hereafter referred to as KDH) made history by winning the Best Original Song award at the Golden Globe Awards in the United States. This is the first time an animation dealing with Korean themes and culture has won a trophy at a major Hollywood pop culture awards ceremony.
At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards held on the 12th local time at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, KDH won the honor of Best Original Song, beating out strong competitors. On this day, KDH was nominated in a total of three categories, including Best Original Song, Box Office Achievement Award, and Best Animated Feature, proving both its artistic quality and popularity.
The winning theme song "Golden" has gained worldwide popularity. It maintained the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for an impressive eight weeks, sweeping the global music market. The power of the music, intertwined with the narrative of the animation, captivated not only viewers but also critics.
This award for K-Pop Demon Hunters goes beyond a simple accolade; it reaffirms the influence of Korean content in the global market. As genre-based animations infused with Korean elements achieve success at prestigious awards, expectations for the expansion of related markets are also rising.
