'Golden' Wins Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards

Singer-songwriter EJAE won Best Original Song at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for "Golden," the lead track from the film K-Pop: Demon Hunters. This historic victory marks the first time a song themed around K-pop and a singer of Korean descent have received this honor.

During her acceptance speech at the Beverly Hilton, EJAE shared her emotional journey, dedicating the award to those facing closed doors. "I can now say with confidence that rejection is simply an opportunity to move in a new direction," she stated. She candidly discussed her decade-long struggle as an idol trainee and the disappointment of failing auditions, encouraging others to embrace themselves and never give up.

"Golden" was a frontrunner for the award after topping both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the U.K. Official Singles Chart last August. The track faced competition from major films like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked.

Following wins at the Critics' Choice Awards, this Golden Globe success bolsters the film’s prospects for the upcoming Academy Awards. Furthermore, "Golden" is nominated in five categories at the 68th Grammy Awards, including the prestigious "Song of the Year." EJAE’s achievement highlights the growing global influence of K-pop and her personal triumph over adversity, proving it is never too late to shine.