'Golden' wins 'Song of the Year' award at AMAs

By by Joonha Yoo Posted : May 26, 2026, 11:32 Updated : May 26, 2026, 11:38
Singers Rei Ami (left) and Ejae pose for a photo after winning an award at the American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2026. EPA-Yonhap
SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - "Golden," the main theme song of Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" won "Song of the Year" award at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday.

The global hit song beat out nine major contenders including American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," Alex Warren's "Ordinary," Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem" and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas."

At the ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the song's performers, Ejae and Rei Ami, appeared on stage to accept the award, while Audrey Nuna was unable to attend.

Ejae credited fans for giving the song and film "tremendous strength," expressing gratitude to them as well as the cast and crew of the 99-minute film. She also wished Rei Ami a happy birthday, as she turned 31 that same day.

Rei Ami also thanked fans, family, and others, saying she is grateful for what has been a "life-changing year."

"Golden," co-written by Ejae, became a global hit alongside the success of the film, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight consecutive weeks.

It had previously earned critical acclaim by winning top honors at major awards ceremonies including the Grammy Awards, the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

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