"KPop Demon Hunters" Sensation "Golden" Makes History as First K-Pop Song to be Nominated for an Oscar
The songwriters behind the hit single "Golden," which features in the popular Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," have made history by becoming the first K-pop artists to receive an Oscar nomination. The song, written by Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick, 24, Ido and Teddy, was announced as a nominee for Best Original Song during a live presentation on Thursday morning.
For EJAE, this historic moment marks a full circle in her journey from being rejected as a K-pop idol to having her song recognized globally. In her recent Golden Globes speech, she expressed gratitude to her younger self and thanked everyone who supported her on this journey.
The song, which serves as an anthem for "KPop Demon Hunters," has been a massive success, topping the Hot 100 list for eight weeks and currently sitting near the top of the Billboard Global 200. The songwriters have also won several other awards, including the Critics Choice Award for Best Song and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
The co-directors of "KPop Demon Hunters," Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, shared their excitement over the Oscar nominations announcement, stating that it was a dream come true. They praised the hard work and dedication that went into creating the film and thanked the fans, fellow filmmakers, and the Academy for recognizing their efforts.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with "Golden" set to compete against other notable songs from films such as "Diane Warren: Relentless," "Sinners," "Viva Verdi!," and "Train Dreams."
The songwriters behind the hit single "Golden," which features in the popular Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," have made history by becoming the first K-pop artists to receive an Oscar nomination. The song, written by Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick, 24, Ido and Teddy, was announced as a nominee for Best Original Song during a live presentation on Thursday morning.
For EJAE, this historic moment marks a full circle in her journey from being rejected as a K-pop idol to having her song recognized globally. In her recent Golden Globes speech, she expressed gratitude to her younger self and thanked everyone who supported her on this journey.
The song, which serves as an anthem for "KPop Demon Hunters," has been a massive success, topping the Hot 100 list for eight weeks and currently sitting near the top of the Billboard Global 200. The songwriters have also won several other awards, including the Critics Choice Award for Best Song and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
The co-directors of "KPop Demon Hunters," Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, shared their excitement over the Oscar nominations announcement, stating that it was a dream come true. They praised the hard work and dedication that went into creating the film and thanked the fans, fellow filmmakers, and the Academy for recognizing their efforts.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with "Golden" set to compete against other notable songs from films such as "Diane Warren: Relentless," "Sinners," "Viva Verdi!," and "Train Dreams."
a K-pop song making it to the oscars is literally history in the making! 
i'm so hyped for EJAE, she's come so far from being rejected as a k-pop idol 
to now having her song recognized globally 
. that golden globe speech tho 
was giving me all the feels! 
this is a dream come true for Maggie and Chris too 
, they worked so hard on "Kpop Demon Hunters" 
and it's amazing to see their efforts being recognized by the academy 
. now let's see if golden can take home that award 
i'm so stoked for eun-jae and her team, they deserve all the credit. and btw, i loved golden (i know, i know, not a fan of netflix originals but this one was actually good) 
I'm beyond hyped for EJAE & her team!!! 
They deserve all the love & recognition 
Their song "Golden" is SO iconic 
and it's amazing to see K-pop getting the global attention it deserves 
The fact that they went from being rejected as idols to getting an Oscar nomination is truly inspiring 
EJAE's speech at the Golden Globes was everything 
Can't wait to see who wins at the Oscars 
. Can't wait to see if they win on March 15, fingers crossed 
also i read somewhere that eJae was rejected as a kpop idol like, years ago... can we confirm if she's really been through that or is that some kinda myth now? 
it's so cool to see k-pop recognition globally, especially after all the struggles these artists have faced 
it's amazing to see how far K-pop has come in terms of recognition globally 
so some k-pop song got nominated for an oscar yeah no shocker, but what's next gonna get nommed, a chinese pop song or something? 
its not like they just discovered k-pop last week.
I'm not surprised that a K-pop song is getting an Oscar nod, but are we really celebrating the fact that it's only because of Netflix? 
The film itself got made possible by streaming platforms, so where does that leave the rest of us? And don't even get me started on the logistics of how this song made it to the Oscars - was it just a case of "K-pop is hot right now"? 
I'm all for K-pop's global popularity, but let's not forget about the actual artists and creators behind the music 
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I'm beyond happy for EJAE and her songwriters 
it's amazing to see how far they've come from being rejected as a kpop idol 
to now having their song recognized globally 
can't wait to see who wins at the 98th Oscars 
March 15 is just around the corner 
let's root for "Golden" all the way! 
. I mean, the music industry has always been about pushing boundaries and taking risks, right? But seriously, I do wish they'd include more context on what makes "Golden" stand out from other entries... like is it the lyrics, the melody, or just the fact that it's a K-pop song? 
. Fingers crossed for "Golden" at the Oscars! 
24-year-old Ido, who's been in K-pop for like 5 years already, just got a major Oscar nod for her songwriting skills. and to think she was once rejected as an idol 
but now she's living her best life 
this is a huge moment not just for Ido but for the entire K-pop industry - it shows that their music can compete globally 
. But hey, congrats to Kim Eun-jae and the team for making history... I guess this means we'll have to put on our best K-pop dance moves at the Oscars 
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. I'm so hyped for the 98th Academy Awards, and I think Golden has a real shot at winning 
. And let's be real, "Golden" is such an iconic anthem