'K-pop Demon Hunters' Wins a 2026 Grammy Award.

Song "Golden" Recognized as Best Song for Visual Media

The song "Golden" by the virtual K-pop group Huntr/x from the Netflix animated hit K-pop Demon Hunters has been awarded a 2026 Grammy. The track won in the "Best Song for Visual Media" category at the ceremony held on February 1st.

This accolade from the Recording Academy is another confirmation of "Golden's" status as one of the year's leading musical hits. It also adds to the project's growing awards history, having already captured the attention of major film and music awards bodies.

Grammy Win and Previous Awards

Prior to the 2026 Grammys, "Golden" had already won a 2026 Golden Globe Award and received an Oscar nomination in the "Best Original Song" category for the 2026 Academy Awards. This victory in a key music category solidifies the soundtrack's success and strengthens the Netflix film's standing in the international media landscape.

Other Nominations and Ceremony Results

At the 2026 Grammys, "Golden" was also nominated in several other prestigious categories, though the wins went to different artists. The award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance went to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for their song "Defying Gravity" from the film Wicked: Forever. The award for Best Remixed Recording was won by Lady Gaga for "Abracadabra" (Gesaffelstein Remix), and the "Song of the Year" trophy was awarded to Billie Eilish for "Wildflower."

The Significance of Success for the Netflix Project

"Golden" is the signature musical number from the most-watched film in Netflix history and has previously topped global charts. Its 2026 Grammy win underscores the audience's sustained interest in the project and demonstrates that the animated film has transcended its streaming success to become a notable phenomenon in the global music industry.