They’re going up, up, up, and this is their moment.
“KPop Demon Hunters” has landed two Oscar nominations, including best animated film and original song for “Golden.”
Netflix’s hit movie and its song “Golden” has been shining ever since it released last June. The film won best animated feature and best original song at the Critics Choice Awards, and repeated the victory at the Golden Globes this month.
“Golden” is performed by Huntr/x, which includes members EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, and was written by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, DO, 24 and Teddy Park.
In the best animated film category, “Arco, “Elio,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” and “Zootopia 2″ were also nominated.
Nominated in best original song were “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless,” “I Lied to You” from “Sinners,” “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams” and “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi!”
“KPop Demon Hunters” follows Rumi, Mira and Zoey, known to the world as K-Pop girl group Huntr/x, as they use the power of their voices to slay soul-eating demons and protect their devoted fans.
In the film, “Golden” is performed when Huntr/x is on the verge of sealing the Golden Honmoon, a barrier that will permanently shut demons out of their world. During the emotional bridge, it’s revealed that lead vocalist Rumi is part demon, bearing marks along her arms.
“KPop Demon Hunters” is the streamer’s most popular movie of all time as it dominated the No. 1 spot for weeks. Meanwhile, three of its original songs — “Golden,” “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop” — have been mainstays on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. It also earned three Grammy nominations, including the coveted song of the year for “Golden.”