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'KPop Demon Hunters' perform, discuss 'Golden' on 'Tonight'

The singers behind KPop Demon Hunters performed "Golden" live for the first time on Fallon, with the soundtrack reaching platinum status and topping Billboard charts.

  • On October 7, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami made their late-night talk show debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and performed 'Golden' live, marking the song's first full televised performance after a surprise SNL cameo.
  • The soundtrack’s commercial success, including Number One on the Billboard 200, fueled media appearances after the June 20 Netflix release, while 'Golden' topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks.
  • The Tonight Show performance started with an animated intro and images from KPop Demon Hunters before Fallon announced the album had gone platinum and presented a plaque.
  • Netflix has moved to submit 'Golden' for award consideration at the Grammys and Academy Awards, and EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami's credited work has accelerated their mainstream fame.
  • The rapid promotional rollout included Saturday Night Live and Tonight Show stops within days, with the past month and a half seeing the film dominate charts and viral recognition for EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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