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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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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