IVE’s Wonyoung Says ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Sounds Just Like An IVE Song

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentIVE’s Wonyoung Says ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Sounds Just Like An IVE SongByHannah Abraham,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers entertainment, culture and business.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 10:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 24: Eider brand ambassador, Jang Won-Young poses for a photocall for "Eider" Cashmere Coat Down pop-up store opening at Eider Cashmere Down House Myeongdong on November 24, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)WireImageIt is, by Jang Wonyoung’s own admission, something she has never said out loud before. In a new interview with Esquire Korea conducted in connection with her Bulgari campaign, IVE’s Wonyoung revealed that when she first heard "Golden" — the Oscar and Grammy-winning centrepiece of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters — the song immediately reminded her of IVE's own "I AM." What Wonyoung Said About KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" And "I AM"When Esquire Korea’s Park Se-heo asked what group she was reminded of when listening to the songs in that movie, Wonyoung said, “Um... this is the first time I’m talking about this, IVE. When I listened to the song 'Gold(en),' it reminded me of our song 'I AM.' I thought I was the only one who felt that way, but this is the first time I've said it out loud. People around me mentioned it, so I realized that many people felt the same way.”Park noted that the part where the melody builds in the song was “was exactly like IVE,” to which Wonyoung replied, "That’s right. The song styles are really similar."Why Wonyoung’s Comparison "I AM," released in April 2023 as the lead single from IVE's first studio album I've IVE, is built around a soaring pr...