Singer-songwriter EJAE expressed overwhelming emotion and gratitude following the announcement that “GOLDEN,” the original soundtrack (OST) track from the Netflix animated feature K-pop Demon Hunters, has received a remarkable five nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards.
The nominations, announced on November 7, 2025 (local time), include a nod in the highly prestigious ‘Song of the Year’ general field category.
Overwhelming Reaction to Historic Nominations
On November 8, 2025 KST, EJAE took to social media to share her disbelief and joy over the unprecedented success of the song she co-wrote and performed:
“Omg… I don’t even have the adjectives to describe how I’m feeling. This is beyond anything I ever imagined, being nominated for a Grammy… nevermind SONG OF THE YEAR!!!! To say this was my dream is an understatement.”
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EJAE also made sure to thank the dedicated fans of the K-pop Demon Hunters film and the entire creative team behind the project, concluding her heartfelt post with a simple,
“Ok back to crying.”
This reaction is particularly meaningful given EJAE’s background, having trained for 12 years at SM Entertainment before transitioning into a successful songwriter and producer.
Her current global success through this soundtrack offers a powerful story of perseverance and artistic victory.
“GOLDEN” Dominates Grammy Categories
The track “GOLDEN,” performed by the fictional in-film group HUNTRIX—with EJAE voicing the character Rumi alongside collaborators Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna—is recognized across a wide range of categories, highlighting its quality and pervasive influence:
Grammy Category Nomination Detail
- Song of the Year A General Field category (major award)
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Recognizes the song’s widespread appeal
- Best Song Written for Visual Media Recognizes its primary role in the film
- Best Remixed Recording For the David Guetta Remix
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media For the full K-pop Demon Hunters OST
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Broader Context of K-Pop’s Grammy Breakthrough
The nominations for “GOLDEN” are part of a larger, groundbreaking moment for K-pop at the Grammys this year.
- General Field Recognition: The inclusion of “GOLDEN” in ‘Song of the Year’ means that, for the first time, K-pop related works have reached the Grammys’ General Field categories.
- Female K-Pop Artist Recognition: This year’s nominations also mark the first such recognition for a K-pop woman in a General Field category, shared with Rosé of BLACKPINK, whose hit ‘APT.’ is nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Record of the Year’ among her three total nods.
The widespread acclaim for “GOLDEN” not only celebrates EJAE’s talent but also underscores the artistic merit and global commercial power of the K-pop Demon Hunters project.
