The trio behind the global smash soundtrack will be honored at Billboard’s Women in Music celebration in Hollywood.
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LOS ANGELES — The voices behind one of the biggest music moments of the year are officially having their moment.
EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the vocal forces behind the breakout KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, have been named Billboard’s 2026 Women of the Year ahead of the annual Women in Music celebration at the Hollywood Palladium.
The annual event lands April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium, bringing together the artists shaping the sound and culture of pop right now. Actor, entertainer, and all-around powerhouse Keke Palmer will host the night, which will also stream live for fans worldwide.
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The soundtrack that took over the planet
If it feels like KPop Demon Hunters has been everywhere lately — that’s because it has.
The film’s soundtrack stormed the charts, landing No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while the breakout anthem “Golden” exploded across global streaming platforms.
The track became a full-blown pop culture moment, racking up massive streaming numbers and cementing EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami as the voices behind one of the most talked-about musical projects of the year.
In other words: the impact was impossible to ignore.
Zara Larsson,Thalía & more add even more star power
As always, Billboard Women in Music doubles as a who’s-who of artists shaping the global music scene.
Among the names in the mix are Zara Larsson, the Swedish pop dynamo whose fearless anthems keep dominating playlists, and Thalía, the Latin pop icon whose influence spans generations of fans.
It’s exactly the kind of lineup that turns Women in Music into more than just an awards show — it’s a snapshot of where pop culture is right now.
One of music’s biggest honors
The Women of the Year title has become one of the most coveted recognitions in the industry. Past honorees include SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift — a list that reads like a timeline of modern pop greatness.
Now EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami join that lineage, marking another milestone for a project that has already reshaped the conversation around soundtracks, streaming hits, and the global reach of pop.
With ‘Golden’ still echoing across playlists worldwide, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami stepping into Billboard’s Women of the Year spotlight feels less like a surprise — and more like the inevitable next chapter.
And if the past year is any indication, this moment is only the beginning.
For more information on Billboard Women in Music 2026 and the full lineup of honorees, visit Billboard Women in Music.
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