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The songwriters EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami made history at the 68th Grammy Awards when their song “Golden” won the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, becoming the first Grammy Award win credited to K-pop in history.

This achievement follows years of K-pop artists pushing boundaries at the Grammys with nominations, including the world-renowned group BTS, who received their first Grammy nomination in 2021 but have not yet won the award. This win marks the beginning of a new era for K-pop acceptance at one of the biggest music events in the world.

“Golden” is part of the Netflix animated series K-Pop Demon Hunters, where the song is the representative song of the fictional idol group HUNTR/X.

In addition to its use in the animated movie, the Grammy Award win for “Golden” reflects the growing impact of K-pop, not only in the music world but also in the film and television industries, where K-pop idols have been increasingly involved.

In a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight, Audrey, EJAE, and Rei Ami opened up about what the Grammy win meant to them

EJAE described the win as a moment she is still processing, calling it both emotional and historic.

“Oh my god. This is a crazy moment. It's a historical moment. It's a glorious moment. We're very excited and just so honored,” she said, reflecting on what the milestone represents for them and for K-pop.

Beyond the recognition itself, EJAE emphasized the larger meaning behind “Golden,” noting how the song bridges cultures and genres. Because they are all musicians, she shared that the win feels like a celebration of music itself.

“It just goes to show that 'Golden' has Korean, K-pop, it has pop influences as well. It goes to show that it doesn't matter what language it is, music is what connects everybody.”

Meanwhile, Rei Ami reacted to the group's victory, admitting she was simply hoping they would take home at least one award.

“Honestly, I was just rooting for one. I'm just glad we got one. We are honored to be here. I'm trying to get lit,” she said.

Audrey Nuna echoed the pride and excitement, highlighting the long journey that led to the Grammy win.

“I'm just really, really proud of everyone here honestly. We have been working so hard for this moment and I'm just beaming with joy,” she shared.

The Grammy win also recognized the song's full songwriting team, which includes EJAE, Park Hong-jun (also known as Teddy), Joong Gyu-kwak, Lee Yu-han, Hee Dong-nam, Jeong Hoon-seo, and Mark Sonnenblick.

The track also earned nominations in several other Grammy categories this year, including Song of the Year, which was won by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell's “Wildflower”; Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, awarded to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for “Defying Gravity”; and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, which went to Sinners.

Related gallery: Meet the voices behind the K-pop Demon Hunters