This is a moment that could change the game for K-pop! Kpop Demon Hunters’ vocalists EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI are set to make history with their first-ever live performance as the girl group HUNTR/X on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On October 7, the trio will take the stage in Studio 6B to perform their iconic hit ‘Golden,’ which has dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks straight. But here’s where it gets controversial: despite their No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and millions of fans, HUNTR/X has never stepped onto a live stage—until now. This milestone isn’t just a celebration of their music; it’s a bold step for a group that’s redefined what K-pop can achieve.
The news comes three months after Kpop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, sparking a pop culture frenzy. Songs like ‘How It’s Done,’ ‘What It Sounds Like,’ and ‘Takedown’ have already climbed to the top 40 of the Hot 100, making this soundtrack the first to top the U.S. albums chart since Encanto in 2022. Yet, the real story lies in the voices behind the music. EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI, who provided the singing for Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, are still processing the magnitude of their success. As REI AMI told Billboard, ‘The sequel has not been confirmed… we’re looking forward, and we’ll know once we get that email.’
And this is the part most people miss: the trio will also join Fallon for an interview, with Jennifer Lopez set to guest on the same episode. But here’s a question to spark debate: Should a group that’s never performed live before be the face of a K-pop phenomenon? Or is this a sign of a new era where virtual and live performances coexist? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—because the future of K-pop is just getting started.
