K-Pop Demon Hunters to Make History at The BRIT Awards 2026
A Groundbreaking Performance in Manchester
K-Pop Demon Hunters, the Netflix sensation, will bring their signature song “Golden” to The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live in Manchester. The performance is being billed as one of the most significant moments of this year’s show, with Jack Whitehall returning as host and a trophy designed by Matthew Williamson adding a distinctly modern British flair.
Featuring collaborators EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI of HUNTR/X, “Golden” has already topped international charts and collected major soundtrack awards, cementing the film’s crossover appeal between cinema, pop music and streaming culture. “We are thrilled to bring ‘Golden’ to the BRITs stage,” the group said, signaling a landmark recognition for K-pop within mainstream UK awards.
‘Golden’ Impact: Film Music’s Global Reach
Accolades and Chart-Topping Success
“Golden” has become a defining track of 2025 and 2026, notable not only for streaming numbers but for its role in driving the film’s global conversation. The single’s collaborations highlight how soundtracks now operate as platforms for cross-genre and cross-market collaboration, moving beyond promotional tie-ins to cultural moments in their own right.
Industry observers see the BRITs spotlight as validation of a wider shift: soundtracks produced for streaming-era films are reshaping playlists, playlists are influencing cinema audiences, and K-pop’s digitally native distribution is accelerating that loop.
Manchester: A Creative Stage for the BRITs’ New Era
Hosting the awards at Co-op Live positions Manchester as more than a venue. The city’s music infrastructure and creative networks make it an ideal setting for an awards ceremony that is embracing global sounds and film-driven music narratives. For artists and industry professionals, the BRITs performance will be a case study in how international media properties translate into mainstream recognition in the UK.
Whether you follow film scores, pop charts or cultural trends, the K-Pop Demon Hunters’ BRITs appearance signals a new chapter where film music, global fandom and award stages intersect in ways that shape the future of music and media culture.
