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(LEAD) 'Golden' wins Song of the Year at American Music Awards
The song 'Golden' from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' took home Song of the Year at the American Music Awards, beating out major nominees. Per Yonhap, the track has topped charts globally and won multiple awards this year.
LAS VEGAS — "Golden," from the original soundtrack of Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," was named Song of the Year at the American Music Awards on Monday night, according to Yonhap. The track, performed by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, won the award at the ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Coverage Comparison
Coverage of the win was minimal, with just two wire reports from Yonhap. Both reports confirm the core facts: the song's victory, the names of the performers, and its triumph over nine other nominees, including Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia." One report included additional details about the acceptance speeches and the song's chart performance, while the other was more concise.
Key Claims
"Golden" won Song of the Year at the American Music Awards, as reported by Yonhap.
The song, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, beat nine other nominees, including Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia."
According to one Yonhap report, Ejae and Rei Ami gave acceptance speeches, with Ejae expressing gratitude to fans and the "KPop Demon Hunters" team, and Rei thanking friends, family, and teams for a "life-changing year."
The same report states that "Golden" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks and led the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for 10 non-consecutive weeks. It also notes the soundtrack album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
The report further claims the song previously won at the Grammy Awards, the Academy Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards.
Perspectives
The Yonhap report frames the win as a celebration, highlighting the performers' gratitude and the song's numerous achievements. The absence of any critical perspective or competing coverage means the narrative is largely positive and uncritical, focusing on the artists' success and the song's widespread acclaim.
How this outlet told it
Yonhap News — English
Framing: Celebratory — Positive
Facts Included:
Golden won Song of the Year at the American Music Awards
The song was performed by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami
The song beat nine other nominees, including Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia'
Ejae and Rei Ami gave acceptance speeches
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks
The song led the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for 10 non-consecutive weeks
The soundtrack album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart
The song earlier won at major global award ceremonies, including the Grammy Awards, the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards
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ClaimGolden won Song of the Year at the American Music Awards. The track, performed by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, was announced as the winner at the ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
ClaimEjae and Rei Ami gave acceptance speeches, with Ejae expressing appreciation to fans and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' team, and Rei thanking friends, family, and teams for a life-changing year.
ClaimThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks and led the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for 10 non-consecutive weeks.