Overview
- “KPop Demon Hunters” won Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards and “Golden” won Best Original Song, the first Oscar ever for a K‑pop track.
- Co‑director Maggie Kang accepted the animation prize with an emotional call for representation, with outlets noting her milestone as the first director of South Korean descent to win the category.
- EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami performed “Golden” on the Oscars stage in a set featuring traditional Korean instrumentalists and dance.
- The film arrived at the Oscars after sweeping major precursors, including Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, the Producers Guild Award and 10 Annie Awards, with “Golden” also earning a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
- Netflix has reported the title as its most‑watched film over a six‑month period with about 482 million views, and the streamer has confirmed a sequel under a new multi‑year deal with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.