At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, which took place on January 12th, some major winners were announced alongside a few unexpected surprises. The highly anticipated film "Hamnet" took home several top prizes, including Best Drama Motion Picture and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for its lead star, while the historical war drama "One Battle After Another" won the award for Best Director.
However, it was an unconventional winner that stole the show when South Korean K-pop music group BTS made their acting debut with their new series "KPop Demon Hunters," which took home the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. This marked a historic moment in the industry as BTS became the first K-pop group to ever receive this prestigious honor.
These major wins and surprises demonstrate that the 2026 Golden Globe Awards truly had something for everyone, from dramatic film triumphs to unexpected acting debuts by popular music groups. The event showcased the evolving landscape of Hollywood's entertainment offerings, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds for these talented performers and artists.
However, it was an unconventional winner that stole the show when South Korean K-pop music group BTS made their acting debut with their new series "KPop Demon Hunters," which took home the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. This marked a historic moment in the industry as BTS became the first K-pop group to ever receive this prestigious honor.
These major wins and surprises demonstrate that the 2026 Golden Globe Awards truly had something for everyone, from dramatic film triumphs to unexpected acting debuts by popular music groups. The event showcased the evolving landscape of Hollywood's entertainment offerings, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds for these talented performers and artists.