Golden Wins Best Song at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards

Madison Clarke 10/11/2026

The global music scene is buzzing, and a particular track is leading the charge. “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters”>KPop Demon Hunters has not only dominated streaming charts but has also swept the major industry awards, proving that cross-genre musical storytelling is hitting a home run.

This smash hit has garnered major accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and an Oscar last winter. But the celebration didn’t stop there. The song also secured the prestigious award for best original song at the 2026 World Soundtrack Awards, held during the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert at Film Fest Gent in Belgium.

The success of “Golden” is a testament to the incredible creative team behind it. The song was masterfully written by a collective of talent, including Kim Eun-jae, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Teddy Park. It was brought to life by the stellar performance of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI.

Beyond the infectious melody, the soundtrack success highlights the powerful synergy between music and cinema. The awards ceremony brought together film and music professionals for discussions, workshops, and masterclasses, underscoring the importance of composing for the screen.

The World Soundtrack Awards recognized a wide array of excellence in cinematic scoring. Notable wins included the Film Composer of the Year award going to Daniel Pemberton for his work on projects like Project Hail Mary and The Bad Guys 2, and the Television Composer of the Year going to Jeff Russo for his work on Alien: Earth and Citadel.

Other celebrated scores included those for Frankenstein by Alexandre Desplat, Hamnet by Max Richter, and The Bride! by Hildur Guðnadóttir.

The awards also celebrated the art of discovery, with Hannah Peel taking home the award for discovery of the year for her work on Midwinter Break.

The event concluded with a live concert featuring select music by guest of honour Hildur Guðnadóttir and lifetime achievement award recipient Trevor Jones, performed by the Brussels Philharmonic and conducted by Dirk Brossé, cementing the night as a celebration of the world’s musical achievements.