K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Wins First Grammy for K-Pop

The 2026 Grammy Awards opened with historic wins and early highlights in Los Angeles. Netflix’s film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ made history as its soundtrack song ‘Golden’, performed by the fictional band Huntr/x, became the first-ever K-Pop song to win a Grammy, taking home the award for Best Song for Visual Media. The film has been highly successful on Netflix, with over 480 million views, and its soundtrack topped the Billboard charts. Other early winners included rapper Doechii for Best Video with ‘Anxiety’, and the Southern horror film ‘Sinners’ won Best Soundtrack and Best Score, coinciding with its record 16 Oscar nominations. British acts also saw recognition: The Cure won Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Recording, Yungblud won Best Rock Performance, and FKA Twigs won Best Dance/Electronic Album. R&B singer Kehlani addressed social issues in her acceptance speeches for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for ‘Folded’, dedicating one award to her adoptive aunt. Notable pop wins included Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The ceremony reflects growing international recognition of K-Pop and diverse contributions from global artists, with a mix of music, social commentary, and cultural milestones marking the night.