The BAFTAs are officially tapping into the biggest animation and music crossover of the year — and fans are here for it.
EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the powerhouse voices behind Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Netflix’s global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, are set to take the stage at the BAFTA Film Awards on February 22. The trio will perform Golden, the record-breaking anthem that has dominated charts and streaming platforms worldwide.
A “Golden” Moment for HUNTR/X
Reacting to the announcement, the singers called the performance surreal.
“Performing at the EE BAFTA Film Awards is a golden moment that our younger selves could never have imagined,” EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami said in a joint statement. “We’re so proud to represent KPop Demon Hunters and share the film’s positive message with fans around the world.”
The BAFTA appearance also marks a major milestone for the trio — it will be their first-ever live performance outside the United States.
A BAFTA Stage, Even Without a Nomination
The performance announcement comes with an ironic twist. Despite its cultural dominance, KPop Demon Hunters was ruled ineligible for BAFTA film awards after failing to meet the organisation’s theatrical release requirements.
Still, the BAFTAs clearly weren’t ready to ignore the phenomenon entirely.
Emma Baehr, BAFTA’s Executive Director of Awards & Content, said the decision to feature the trio was an easy one.
“KPop Demon Hunters has had a phenomenal impact on audiences of all ages around the world,” she said. “We want the BAFTAs to be an unmissable night of entertainment, and we can’t wait to welcome such an iconic trio to our stage.”
A Cultural Juggernaut by the Numbers
Released in June 2025, KPop Demon Hunters has grown into Netflix’s most popular film of all time, crossing 500 million streams globally.
Its breakout track “Golden” has been even more unstoppable:
- Over 4 billion total streams
- Eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- The first female K-pop song to top the chart
- The longest No. 1 reign of the 21st century by a female group
- The first K-pop song to win a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media
In short, “Golden” didn’t just dominate — it rewrote the rulebook.
Ceremony Details
The EE BAFTA Film Awards will be held at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with Alan Cumming hosting the night. The ceremony will air as-live on the BBC in the U.K. and on E! in the U.S.
Final Words
Even without a nomination, KPop Demon Hunters is proving that cultural impact matters just as much as trophies. With EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami bringing K-pop energy to one of cinema’s most prestigious stages, the 2026 BAFTAs are shaping up to be anything but traditional.
This one’s not about awards — it’s about moments. And this performance already feels like one for the history books.
