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KPop Demon Hunters Celebrates Historic Oscar Wins for South Korea

3/17/2026

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On March 15, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
The wins sparked national pride in South Korea as fans celebrated the film's cultural impact.
Co-director Maggie Kang of KPop Demon Hunters delivered an emotional acceptance speech, prompting calls for recognition from the culture ministry.
The film became Netflix's most-watched original title.
Its song "Golden" won a Grammy, marking a historic milestone for K-pop.

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On March 15, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
The wins sparked national pride in South Korea as fans celebrated the film's cultural impact.
Co-director Maggie Kang of KPop Demon Hunters delivered an emotional acceptance speech, prompting calls for recognition from the culture ministry.
The film became Netflix's most-watched original title.
Its song "Golden" won a Grammy, marking a historic milestone for K-pop.