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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Kpop Demon Hunters historic Oscar win for Golden was marred by a controversial acceptance speech cut-off, sparking fan outrage. Despite the abrupt ending, EJAE and Yuhan expressed gratitude to their families, twenty-four, and IDO members, highlighting the songs groundbreaking status as the first K-pop track to win Best Original Song, the first with more than four writers, and the first where all creators share one trophy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a12790d28be6cab2

This is your entertainment update for March 16th. K-pop Demon Hunters made history at the 2026 Oscars by winning best original song for Golden. The win was no surprise, but the acceptance speech turned into a fiasco when the group got cut off mid-celebration. EJ.A.E. managed a few words at the podium, but when Yujan stepped up with his notes, the mic went dead. The orchestra started playing them off. Lights dimmed, and they headed to commercial before anyone else could speak. The crowd booed loudly and fans online erupted in outrage. Backstage in the press room, E.J.A.E. Let You Hahn finish. thanking their families, 24, and fellow IDEO members, calling it an incredible honor.

Goldenbrope barriers as the first K-pop track to take the prize. The first with more than four writers and the first where all creators share one, trophy. Academy rules limit statuettes to four per song, so extra sign a sharing agreement. The Oscar stayed silent on the mishap, and their YouTube clip Skip Yujan's part entirely. Earlier, EJ.A.E. performed Golden with Audrey Nuna and Ray Ami, while directors, Maggie Kang, and Chris Applehands grab Best Animated Feature. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow.

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