Hit song from K-pop anime to be performed live at Oscar night this weekend

By Ryu Yuna Posted : March 11, 2026, 16:27 Updated : March 11, 2026, 16:35
Rei Ami (far left), EJAE (center) and Audrey Nuna pose for a photo on the red carpet at the EE BAFTA Film Awards in London, the U.K. on Feb. 22, 2026. EPA-Yonhap
SEOUL, March 11 (AJP) - "Golden," a song from the soundtrack of Netflix's hit animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters," will be featured at this year's Academy Awards scheduled to be held in California this weekend.

According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami, the voices behind the film's fictional girl group "Huntrix" will perform their song at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday.

They are expected to captivate audiences with a performance blending traditional Korean dance and live instruments, presenting one of the most striking and memorable moments of Oscar night.

The trio also performed live earlier at Britain's annual EE BAFTA Film Awards in London late last month.
 
A large billboard promoting this year's Academy Awards is displayed in Hollywood, California on March 9, 2026. Reuters-Yonhap
The 95-minute film, which tells the story of fictional K-pop superstars who possess secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats, is competing for the Best Animated Feature Film award, along with five other nominees, "Arco," "Elio," "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain," and "Zootopia 2."

"Golden" is also up for Best Original Song.

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" won Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards in January, while its theme song "Golden" won Best Song Written for Visual Media at last month's Grammy Awards, further boosting its Oscar prospects.

Adding to this anticipation, the AMPAS posted a message on social media, "HUNTR/X fans, it's time to get your light sticks out!"
Ryu Yuna

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