“Golden” emerged as the official winner of the Best Original Song category at the 2026 Golden Globes, according to the awards’ published winners list and ceremony coverage released by Golden Globes organizers. The song was composed by Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Park Hong Jun, with lyrics written by Kim Eun-jae (EJAE) and Mark Sonnenblick. The track was created specifically for KPop Demon Hunters, a film that centers on music as a key narrative element, making the song’s recognition especially fitting within the context of the story.
The Golden Globe win places “Golden” among a long line of original songs that have been honored for their contribution to film storytelling rather than chart performance alone. As recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s voting body, the award reflects the song’s role within the movie, its originality, and its overall impact when paired with the film’s visuals and themes. The achievement also spotlights the collaborative nature of modern film music, where international composers and lyricists work together to create songs designed specifically for cinematic moments.
Who were the other Nominees for Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes
The Best Original Song category featured six nominees in total, representing a wide range of musical styles and film genres. Alongside the winning track, the nominees included “Dream as One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash, created by Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, and “I Lied to You” from Sinners, written by Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson. Each of these entries reflected distinct creative approaches to integrating music into film narratives.
Also recognized were two songs from Wicked: For Good: “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” both written by legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Rounding out the category was “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams, composed by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner. Together, the nominees demonstrated the breadth of musical storytelling celebrated at the 2026 Golden Globes, with “Golden” ultimately standing out as the year’s top original song.
