As the recognitions continue to roll in for EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick’s contributions for KPop Demon Hunters, the creative collaborators say that the nomination for “Golden” in best original song – motion picture at the 2026 Golden Globes is “surreal” and “such an honor.”

Speaking with Billboard shortly after their nominations were announced, Sonnenblick was quick to note the historic significance of his counterpart’s recognition as the first Korean-American nominated in the category. “That’s such an honor and I am honestly just excited for that,” says EJAE, who not only sings the vocals for HUNTR/X leader Rumi, but also wrote across several songs on in KPop Demon Hunters.

“Because I want to show girls not just who look like me, but anyone who just feels like they’re doubted and they don

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