K-POP: DEMON HUNTERS' Song 'GOLDEN' Wins Best Original Song at Golden Globe Awards

Korean-American director Maggie Kang's animated film 'K-POP: DEMON HUNTERS' has captured global attention by soaring at one of Hollywood's most prestigious award ceremonies.

On January 11th, at the 83rd 'GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS' held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, the film's original soundtrack 'GOLDEN' triumphed over formidable competitors to win the Best Original Song - Motion Picture award. This victory is particularly significant as it was achieved amidst strong contenders such as 'AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH', 'SINNERS', 'WICKED', and 'TRAIN DREAMS'.

Singer and composer Lee Jae, who took the stage as the recipient of the Best Original Song award, was overwhelmed with emotion and delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech. Lee Jae recalled her past struggles, having pursued a dream of becoming an idol for ten years without rest, only to face rejection.

Lee Jae expressed, "When I was a young girl, I worked tirelessly for ten years to achieve my dream of becoming an 'idol', but I was rejected because my voice was deemed insufficient. To overcome that pain, I turned to singing and music, and now I stand here as a singer and composer," adding, "I am part of a song that helps other girls, boys, and everyone overcome difficulties and accept themselves."

Lee Jae also expressed gratitude to her family and fiancé, drawing attention by shouting "Mom, I love you" in Korean.

Concluding her speech, Lee Jae thanked her family and fiancé, once again highlighting her identity as a Korean artist and her deep familial love by saying "Mom, I love you" in Korean. The film is also nominated for the Animated Feature and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement categories, raising expectations for additional wins. The final results for these categories are yet to be announced.

The 'GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS', which began in 1944 and is now in its 83rd year, is a prominent Hollywood award ceremony encompassing both film and TV. With winners determined by votes from a panel of over 300 entertainment journalists worldwide across 28 categories, this award is a testament to the unique artistic and popular appeal of content with Korean themes in the global market.