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“Golden” from the film “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for best original song.
The song’s music and lyrics were written by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park.
“This award is not about success. It’s about resilience,” EJAE said in her acceptance speech.
Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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This marks the first time a K-Pop song has won the category.
Other nominees in the category included “Dear Me” (“Diane Warren: Relentless,”…
