"Growing up, people made fun of me for liking K-pop. Now everyone is singing our song, and in all of the Korean lyrics. I'm so proud. I realize this award is not about success; it's about resilience."
"Earlier in the evening, all three members of Huntr/x-Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami- performed "Golden" live onstage at the Oscars. Behind them, rows of dancers waved huge golden flags behind them on risers."
Huntr/x, consisting of Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, won the 2026 Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters, defeating nominees including Diane Warren, Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson, Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner, and Nicholas Pike. This marked their first Oscar nomination and victory. Lionel Richie presented the award. During her acceptance speech, Ejae reflected on overcoming childhood ridicule for liking K-pop, expressing pride that their song now features Korean lyrics sung by audiences worldwide. She emphasized that the award represents resilience rather than mere success. The trio performed "Golden" live at the ceremony with dancers waving golden flags behind them on risers.
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