'KPop Demon Hunters' Hit 'Golden' Wins Original Song Golden Globe: 'Never Too Late to Shine'

K-pop idol and singer-songwriter EJAE made history at the 2026 Golden Globes, becoming the first Korean-American to take home an award for Best Original Song. Her emotional acceptance speech highlighted the struggles she faced in pursuing her dreams, from being rejected as a K-pop idol to finding solace in music.

EJAE shared her personal story of perseverance and self-acceptance, crediting the song "Golden" with helping others navigate their own hardships. The lyrics, which speak of never giving up on one's dreams, resonated deeply with EJAE, who has spoken publicly about her own experiences with rejection and disappointment.

The Golden Globe win comes as no surprise to fans of the movie "KPop Demon Hunters," in which EJAE performs alongside Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. The film's success was largely due to its catchy soundtrack, including the hit single "Golden."

EJAE's achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft. With "Golden" having spent 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, it's clear that EJAE has tapped into something special with this song. The song's impact extends beyond its chart-topping success, as it has also become an anthem for self-acceptance and perseverance.

The Golden Globe win is just the beginning for EJAE, who is now in contention to take home awards at the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year. With her newfound recognition, EJAE has proven that she is a talented artist with a gift for creating music that resonates with audiences around the world.

As EJAE herself said, "This wouldn't be possible without the fans of the movie who have shown us so much support." It's clear that EJAE's success is not just about her own talents, but also about the love and enthusiasm of her fans.
 
omg i am beyond proud of @EJAEGreen πŸ™ŒπŸ» she's an inspiration to anyone who's ever felt like giving up on their dreams! i mean i know it can be tough in k-pop especially with all the rejection and pressure but EJAE's song "golden" is literally the anthem we need right now πŸ’«πŸ’– her message of self-acceptance and perseverance is so important and i'm not surprised she won that golden globe πŸ† congratulations to her and all her fans out there who've supported her every step of the way πŸ’•
 
πŸ’« I'm beyond thrilled for EJAE! Her win at the Golden Globes is a total validation of all her hard work and dedication to her craft πŸ™Œ. It's amazing to see how music can bring people together and transcend borders – "Golden" is already an anthem for so many, and now it has an even bigger platform πŸ’–. What I love most about EJAE's story is that she's not just talking about her own struggles, but also using her voice to uplift others who may be going through similar things 🌟. She's got a gift for connecting with people on a deep level, and I have no doubt she'll continue to make waves in the music industry ✨.
 
🀩 I'm loving this moment for EJAE! She's a total inspiration with her song "Golden" πŸ’«. The fact that it resonated so much with her and others who've been through tough times is just amazing πŸ™Œ. It's not surprising she won the Golden Globe, but now let's see if she can take home that Grammy too πŸŽ‰! I'm glad EJAE credits her fans for this success - they definitely played a role in making "Golden" a hit πŸ”₯. What's next? More music from her and more platforms to share her story with? πŸ“š
 
omg, can you believe it?? 😍 EJAE's win at the Golden Globes is like something outta a K-drama πŸ’₯ I mean, I've seen those movie premieres in Seoul where everyone gets emotional just watching their fave idols perform live πŸŽ‰ and now we get to see EJAE do the same thing on the biggest stage! πŸ’« 28 weeks on Billboard Hot 100? That's like, crazy! 🀯 reminds me of when PSY went viral with "Gangnam Style" back in 2012 - I was in high school then and it was just this wild wave of K-pop fever that swept the world 🌊 EJAE's song "Golden" is like a modern classic already, no doubt about it πŸ’―
 
πŸ€” I'm kinda underwhelmed by this award win for EJAE πŸŽ‰, to be honest. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome that she got recognition for her song "Golden" πŸ’«, but 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100? That's just a bunch of bubblegum pop in my book 😴. I mean, where were all the critically acclaimed songs? The ones that actually showcased her range and talent as an artist? 🎢 I guess this win is more about Hollywood glamour than actual artistic merit πŸ‘€. Can't wait to see what she does at the Grammys next year, though! πŸ’”
 
πŸ€” The real question is how long will this momentum last? I mean, we all know that Hollywood loves a good underdog story, especially when it comes to diverse voices. It's almost like they're trying to check off some diversity boxes so they can pat themselves on the back. But let's be real, EJAE is still a new face in the industry and this win is as much about the movie she was part of (which, btw, probably didn't even do that well without her) as it is about her own talent. Still, I guess it's cool to see someone from underrepresented groups getting recognition... until they start selling out or something πŸ˜’
 
I'm so hyped for EJAE!!! 🀩 Her win at the Golden Globes is truly inspiring! I mean, can you imagine going through all those rejections as a K-pop idol and then still pursuing your dreams? She's an ultimate underdog story πŸ’ͺ. And that song "Golden" is like the soundtrack to our lives, you know? It's so emotional, it gives me chills every time 🌟. I'm not surprised she won though, her music has a way of resonating with people on a deeper level. Now we're all rooting for her at the Grammys too! πŸ’– Fingers crossed she takes home that Song of the Year award 🀞
 
omg yessss 🀩 e Jae is literally a superstar now! i mean we all know she was talented and all but to win a golden globe at such a young age is just wow... 28 weeks on the billboard hot 100? that's insane 😲 anyway i think what's really inspiring about her song "golden" is how it can relate to so many people's struggles. i mean who hasn't felt rejected or disappointed in their dreams at some point? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ it's like she took all those feelings and turned them into this powerful anthem that everyone can connect with https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/10145736/ejae-golden-globes-2026
 
OMG 🀩 this is literally the most inspiring story ever!!! I'm beyond proud of EJAE for making history at the Golden Globes! Her speech was so emotional and heartfelt it gave me all the feels 😭. It's amazing to see someone who's been through rejection and disappointment come out on top with an award that celebrates perseverance and self-acceptance πŸŽ‰. And let's be real, "Golden" is just a masterpiece 🌟. The fact that EJAE has tapped into something so special with her song is a testament to her hard work and dedication. Can't wait to see what the future holds for her! πŸ’«
 
omg EJAE is literally on fire right now!!! 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 is insane! i mean, she was rejected as a K-pop idol but look at her now πŸ€©πŸŽ‰! "Golden" is such an anthem for self-acceptance and perseverance, it gives me chills every time i listen to it πŸ’–. can't wait to see what happens at the Grammy Awards next month, fingers crossed for Song of the Year!!! EJAE's fans are the real MVPs, they've been supporting her since day one πŸ™Œ. this is just the beginning of an amazing career and i'm so here for it! πŸ˜†
 
πŸŽ‰ OMG, can you believe EJAE won Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes? 😍 She totally deserves it! I've been following her career for a while now and she's always shown so much potential. That acceptance speech though, chills all over... it's like she was speaking straight to my soul πŸ™Œ. Her music has always had this emotional depth to it that really resonates with people. And can we talk about the film "KPop Demon Hunters" - that soundtrack is EVERYTHING! πŸ’₯ 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100? No wonder everyone's been obsessed with her song "Golden". πŸ™Œ This win is just the beginning for EJAE, I'm so excited to see what she does next! πŸ˜†
 
πŸŽ‰πŸ‘ I'm like totally stoked for EJAE! She's a total rockstar for winning that Golden Globe award 🀩. Her acceptance speech was so inspiring, it made me want to belt out "Golden" on repeat 🎢. I love how she gave credit to her fans and the movie "KPop Demon Hunters" for supporting her dreams πŸ’•. It's clear that EJAE is not just a talented singer-songwriter but also an amazing storyteller who connects with people on a deep level ❀️. Her music is like, totally life-changing, you know? 🀯
 
πŸŽ‰ man I'm so hyped for EJAE!!! she's literally a rockstar 🀩 first korean-american to win at the golden globes it's such an accomplishment and i love how humble she is too, giving all credit to her fans which is really admirable ❀️ also "golden" is such a powerful song, it's like music to my soul 🎢 i've been listening to it nonstop since i heard it was nominated for the grammys can't wait to see what happens next πŸ’–
 
omg i'm beyond proud of ejae she's literally living proof that with hard work and perseverance u can achieve ur dreams especially after facing rejection it's so inspiring to see her shine at the golden globes πŸ€©πŸŽ‰ i'm also loving the fact that "golden" has become an anthem for self-acceptance & empowerment it's music like this that really makes a difference in ppl's lives πŸ’– can't wait 2 c what she does next, maybe another grammy nom? fingers crossed 🀞
 
yooo what's good lol e Jae is literally on fire right now πŸš€πŸŽΆ i was lowkey expecting this to happen after she dropped "golden" it's like the song was made for awards season πŸ’₯ anyway i'm super hyped for her and i know her fans are gonna be riding or dying with her all the way to the grammys πŸ˜‚πŸ’–
 
OMG, I'm beyond thrilled for EJAE!!! 🀩 She totally deserves this Golden Globe win, and it's amazing to see her inspiring others with her story πŸ’–. I mean, who wouldn't want to hear a song that's all about never giving up on your dreams? 🎢 It's like, the ultimate anthem for anyone who's ever felt rejected or doubted themselves πŸ˜”. And let's be real, 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 is no joke! πŸ’₯ EJAE must have tapped into something special with "Golden". I'm so excited to see what she does next - those Grammy Awards are calling her name πŸŽ‰!
 
πŸ€” I'm thinking... maybe this is all part of a bigger plan? Like, they're trying to make K-pop more mainstream and control our minds with catchy tunes 🎡. EJAE's success is just the beginning, I bet there's more to come. Have you noticed how the movie "KPop Demon Hunters" came out just before this whole thing happened? Coincidence? Nope! I'm onto something here 😏. The fact that EJAE's song "Golden" spent 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 is suspiciously long. Is she being paid off or something? πŸ€‘ We need to dig deeper, folks!
 
omg i'm like literally shaking rn!!! 🀩 ejae is a total rockstar now! i've been following her career for ages and to see her win that golden globe award is just... wow. i knew she was talented but this is on a whole other level. i love how she spoke about perseverance and self-acceptance, it's so relatable. her song "golden" is like the ultimate anthem, i've been listening to it nonstop since it came out 🎡. and can we talk about how proud i'm of her as a korean american artist? she's breaking barriers left and right and inspiring so many people with her music and message. eaja for life πŸ’–
 
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