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K-Pop Demon Hunters Nabs Two Oscar Nominations!

1/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

KPop Demon Hunters earned two Oscar nominations in Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature.
The song "Golden" by the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X is the first K-pop nomination for Best Original Song.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, co-directors, called the nominations a "dream come true".
The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

The 7th Academy Awards in 1935 introduced the Best Original Song category, reflecting the growing significance of music in film. "The Continental," composed by Con Conrad and Herb Magidson, won this inaugural award. Today, the nominations for K-pop group HUNTR/X illustrate the genre's rising global influence, highlighting a cultural shift towards diverse musical styles gaining recognition at prestigious events like the Oscars.

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Story summary

KPop Demon Hunters earned two Oscar nominations in Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature.
The song "Golden" by the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X is the first K-pop nomination for Best Original Song.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, co-directors, called the nominations a "dream come true".
The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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