‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Have ‘Golden’ Night At American Music Awards

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Have ‘Golden’ Night At 2026 American Music AwardsByTim Lammers, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 10:48pm EDTMay 25, 2026, 10:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Rei Ami and Ejae accept the award for Song of the Year for "Golden" onstage at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Polk/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)Dick Clark Productions via Getty ImagesAfter winning Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden,” the Netflix animated movie musical sensation KPop Demon Hunters has been honored once again, this time at the American Music Awards. The singing voices of the film’s group HUNTR/X — EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Amei – were honored Monday night in Las Vegas with the AMA for Song of the Year for “Golden.” Now in its 52nd years, the AMAs are voted on entirely by the fans. Forbes2026 American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating)By Jeff Benjamin“Truly this movie is fueled by the song and the fans,” said EJAE, while accepting the award onstage with Ami. Nuna missed the ceremony. “The fact that this vote is voted by the fans, that means so much.” “Thank you to all the fans that voted. KPop Demon Hunters would not be what it is without our passionate fandom,” Ami added. “Thank you for the hilarious memes, the crazy fan fix and endless support. Thank you for laughing, crying and singing with us for the past year.” MORE FOR YOUThe HUNTR/X trio faced off against nine other competitors for the Song of the Year AMA: Alex Warren (“Ordinary”) Ella Langley (“Choosin’ Texas”), Kehlani (“Folded”), Leon Thomas (“MUTT”), Morgan Wallen (“I’m The Problem”), Olivia Dean (“Man I Need”), Sabrina Carpenter (“Manchild”), Sombr (“back to friends”) and Taylor Swift (“The Fate of Ophelia”). ForbesMattel’s First ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Toys Arrive In Stores And OnlineBy Tim LammersThe KPop Demon Hunters trio is also in the running for Best Vocal Performance and Best Pop Song at the 52nd AMAs. Swift led all nominees for the 2026 AMAs with eight nods, followed by Carpenter, Dean, Sombr and Wallen with seven nods each. Note: This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for updates. Forbes‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Discusses Her Spellbinding Performance In Hit Horror ThrillerBy Tim LammersEditorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video