KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s animated musical packed with K-pop energy and supernatural action, has reached a major milestone.
The film earned two nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, placing it among the most talked-about animated releases of the year. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations earlier this week, confirming nods for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the hit track “Golden.”
Shortly after the news broke, EJAE, one of the film’s key creative voices, shared her reaction online.
She reposted the announcement and wrote a short but emotional message: “Congrats team”, paired with a teary-eyed emoji and a red heart.
EJAE attends the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Released in June 2025, KPop Demon Hunters quickly became a global success. The film tells the story of three members of a fictional K-pop group called Huntr/x, who live double lives as pop stars and secret demon hunters.
EJAE shares heartfelt message after “KPop Demon Hunters” Oscar news. pic.twitter.com/dkoC2IG2Rp
— mydzn (@MadelaineDizon) January 23, 2026The nomination for “Golden” is especially important. According to industry reports, it is the first K-pop–associated song ever nominated for an Academy Award. EJAE co-wrote the song with Mark Sonnenblick, 24, Ido and Teddy Park, and she also performed the vocals as the singing voice of the film’s lead character, Rumi.
In the movie, “Golden” plays during a powerful scene where the members of Huntr/x use music to seal a mystical barrier and save the human world. The song’s message of strength and not giving up connected with audiences far beyond the film.
EJAE previously described the Oscar nomination as surreal, saying she never expected her work to reach the Academy stage.
The film will now compete in the Best Animated Feature category against major titles like Zootopia 2, Elio, Arco, and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain. Industry watchers say this is a big deal, as animated films tied closely to pop music rarely break into top awards races.
As the March 15 Oscars ceremony approaches, the film’s nominations already feel like a win. EJAE’s simple, heartfelt message shows how much that recognition matters to the people who made it.
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