How did Oscar winner Kpop Demon Hunters win hearts the world over?
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.
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Notable Quotes
""When we're watching it, I really cry every time.""
— Christine Kao , Other
""It's really funny if you're a K-pop fan, there's a lot of inside jokes.""
— Dr Grace Kao , Academic
""So the general audience, w...""
— Ray Seol , Academic
"Thank you so much to the Academy. This award is not about success, it’s about resilience."
— Ejae , Celebrity
"This is for Korea and Koreans everywhere."
— Maggie Kang , Celebrity
"I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters."
— Maggie Kang , Celebrity
"These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home."
— Chris Appelhans , Celebrity
"With KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn't just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres."
— Bela Bajaria , Executive
"We have two really unique stories that are going to be celebrated on the stage."
— Raj Kapoor , Executive
"His humor, his tone, his reverence to the art form? He really cares about making this a true celebration."
— Katy Mullan , Executive
"It’s really the story of how we feel this connection and how this heartbeat of cinema is unmistakably human."
— Raj Kapoor , Executive
"Because it’s a new award, we are going to celebrate that with a moment where we not only have incredible stars talking about the nominees."
— Katy Mullan , Executive
Key People
Voice actress expected to return in the sequel of K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Musician and part of the soundtrack for K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Bela Bajaria is the chief content officer at Netflix.
US actor known for his roles in various films.
Co-director of KPop Demon Hunters.
Oona's mother who shares her emotional connection to the film.
Conan O’Brien is a well-known American television host and comedian.
Oona's aunt, a sociology professor and K-pop researcher at Yale University.
Ejae is a popular K-Pop singer.
Jayme Lawson is an actress and performer recognized for her contributions to film and music.
Katy Mullan is an executive producer who has won Emmys for her work on the Oscars.
Li Jun Li is an actress known for her roles in film and television.
Ludwig Göransson is an award-winning composer and musician known for his film scores.
Co-director of KPop Demon Hunters and a Korean filmmaker.
Miles Caton is a singer and performer known for his work in music.
Raj Kapoor is an executive producer and showrunner for the Academy Awards.
Associate professor at Berklee College of Music who comments on the film's soundtrack.
Musician and part of the soundtrack for K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Ryan Coogler is an American film director and screenwriter.
Wunmi Mosaku is a British-Nigerian actress known for her performances in television and film.
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We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.
At the 2026 Oscars, 'Golden' from the animated musical film 'KPop Demon Hunters' won Best Original Song, marking a first-time Oscar win and nomination for all seven team members behind the track. The film also won Best Animated Feature.
The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2026, highlighting the global impact of South Korean pop culture. Produced by Netflix, the film follows a Korean girl group, HUNTR/X, who battle demons, a rival boy band, and personal struggles.
At the 98th Academy Awards, 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the top winner, claiming six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor. 'KPop Demon Hunters' earned two major wins: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ('Golden').
Netflix has officially announced the sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, titled KPop Demon Hunters 2. The original film's directors, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, will return to helm the sequel, continuing the story of the fictional K-pop demon-slaying girl group Huntrix.
The 98th Academy Awards is set to feature lively tributes to the cultural impact of two standout songs: 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'I Lied to You' from 'Sinners'. Performances will include artists such as EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq, Misty Copeland, and several acclaimed blues and soul musicians.
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