Ten Things You Didn't Know About Eden Golan
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision representative, has a diverse background including rhythmic gymnastics, a decade in Moscow facing antisemitism, and early music industry experiences. She achieved a historic perfect score on "The Next Star to Eurovision" and finished fifth at Eurovision despite a hostile environment. Golan has also released a debut album and faced career setbacks due to injury.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Eden Golan represented Israel at Eurovision, finishing fifth.
- She lived in Moscow for over a decade, experiencing antisemitism.
- Golan achieved a historic perfect score on "The Next Star to Eurovision".
- She previously competed in Russian music contests and "The Voice Kids".
- Golan released her debut album "Imperfections" in September.
- She withdrew from "Dancing with the Stars" due to injury.
Eden Golan, who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest, initially dreamed of an Olympic career in rhythmic gymnastics, training from a young age. Her path shifted during a family vacation in Thailand when an impromptu performance in a hotel lobby ignited her passion for music. Born in Kfar Saba, Golan moved to Moscow at age six with her father, living there for over a decade. Her time in Russia was marked by loneliness and bullying at school, including an antisemitic incident where the word "Jews" was written with a feces emoji. By age 15, she transitioned to homeschooling.
Before her Eurovision success, Golan attempted to enter the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 at age 11, competing in the Russian pre-selection with the song "Schastye" and finishing fifth. Coincidentally, she also finished fifth at the adult Eurovision nine years later. At 14, she performed for an audience of 20,000 at a festival in Baku, gaining significant stage experience. During this period, she worked intensely in the music industry, once fainting from heat exhaustion on a set where participants were allegedly denied water to prevent sweating.
Golan's journey also included reaching the finals of "The Voice Kids" in Russia in 2018, leading to a record deal and joining a girl group. This experience exposed her to the demanding aspects of the music business, and by 14, she was traveling alone for work. Her audition for "The Next Star to Eurovision" was historic, as she achieved a perfect 100% score, a first in the show's history, before winning the competition and earning the right to represent Israel.
During the Eurovision in Malmö, which faced protests, Golan required heavy security. She revealed that she had to disguise herself with a blonde wig and glasses to leave her hotel unnoticed, fearing public recognition and harm. Despite the hostile atmosphere, she secured fifth place. Since early 2025, she has been in a relationship with a security forces member, keeping her partner away from the public eye due to the sensitive nature of his work, leading to a long-distance relationship.
In 2026, Golan joined "Dancing with the Stars" but had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury sustained during rehearsals, as advised by doctors. She expressed disappointment, having planned her final performances. In September, she released her debut album "Imperfections," featuring 11 English songs. The album was produced by Johnny Goldstein, who has worked with international artists like Shakira and David Guetta. Golan also signed a US distribution deal with Hitmaker, facilitated by Charlie Greenberg of 740 Project, known for campaigns with artists such as Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion.