‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Makes Oscars History — Best Animated Feature & Best Original Song
- Yuri Souza
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The animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters has officially made history.
At the 2026 Academy Awards, the Netflix blockbuster won:
🏆 Best Animated Feature
🏆 Best Original Song
The win marks a major milestone for the global rise of Korean pop culture and animation.
A Historic Moment at the Oscars
The film’s creators Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong became the first people of South Korean descent to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
They accepted the award alongside co-director Chris Appelhans, celebrating the cultural impact of the project.
During her emotional acceptance speech, Kang dedicated the award to Korean audiences around the world, saying the film proves that future generations will see themselves represented on screen.
“Golden” Becomes the First K-Pop Song to Win an Oscar
One of the film’s biggest highlights is its music.
The song “Golden” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming the first K-pop song ever to win an Oscar.
The soundtrack itself became a global success, reaching the top of U.S. streaming charts and becoming one of the most successful film soundtracks of the year.
A Story That Blends K-Pop and Fantasy
Released by Netflix and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the film follows two fictional K-pop groups:
🎤 HUNTR/X
🎤 Saja Boys
The members of HUNTR/X — Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — secretly protect the world from supernatural threats. Their music acts as a powerful weapon to keep demons out of the human world.
The film’s unique blend of music, fantasy, action, and animation helped it dominate awards season.
A Global Cultural Phenomenon
“KPop Demon Hunters” quickly became one of the most talked-about animated films of the year.
The movie:
• Won Golden Globe Awards
• Won Critics’ Choice Awards
• Earned K-pop’s first Grammy win
• Produced one of the highest-charting soundtracks of 2025
Fans embraced the movie worldwide, with characters becoming popular cosplay and Halloween costume choices.
A Sequel Is Already in Development
Following the film’s massive success, Netflix has confirmed that a sequel is already in development.
While details about the next story are still under wraps, fans are excited to see where the adventure of HUNTR/X goes next.
Books Inspired by KPop Demon Hunters
The popularity of the movie has also led to several books, activity books, and collectibles inspired by the film.
From official poster books to activity books and novelizations, there are already many ways for fans to explore the world of KPop Demon Hunters beyond the screen.
👉 We’ve compiled a full list of books and collectibles inspired by the film here: https://www.yurigamestore.com/post/kpop-demon-hunters-books-collectibles-2026-complete-guide-to-all-official-releases
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