K-Pop Demon Hunters Wins Two Oscars: Why This Film Went Viral and Won Hearts Globally

'K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)' has won two Oscars for best animated feature and best original song 'Golden' on Sunday. Released on Netflix, this is an animated tale of traditional Korean mythology with a thumping soundtrack that has secured major global awards for its storyline, music, and dance. Read below to know why the film went viral and won hearts globally.

Oscars 2026: Historic Oscar Wins for K-Pop Demon Hunters

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' creates history by winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its hit track 'Golden' at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. This marks the first K-Pop song and first Korean-led animated film to win in these respective categories.

Why 'Golden' is the Soundtrack of the Year

'Golden' is referred to as the Soundtrack of the Year 2026 for its unprecedented commercial dominance and historic achievements. The song is an empowerment anthem that focuses on self-acceptance and overcoming rejection. Voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X, it won major accolades, including a Grammy Award as Best Song Written for Visual Media, a Golden Globe for Best Original Song, and a Critics' Choice Award, along with being the longest-leading hit and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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The Secret Behind K-Pop Demon Hunters' Global Success

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' became a global success due to its fusion of professional K-Pop production with an urban fantasy narrative. The film's soundtrack has been converted into a supernatural weapon that blends comic-book aesthetics with anime. Additionally, the film's authentic cultural representation and 'no-skip' music cemented its status as a 2025 cultural phenomenon.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Streaming Platform

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is streaming on Netflix.

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K-Pop Demon Hunters Characters

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix. The film's story centers on Huntrix with a trio of idols, including:

Rumi: The lead vocalist, who is also a half-demon. Rumi is voiced by Arden Cho (speaking) and EJAE (singing).

Mira: The lead dancer who has a wealthy and rebellious background. Mira is voiced by May Hong (speaking) and Audrey Nuna (singing).

Zoey: Zoey is the youngest rapper in the group, voiced by Ji-young Yoo (speaking) and REI AMI (singing).

Saja Boys: Voice by Ahn Hyo-seop, Saja Boys is the rival boy band sent by demon king Gwi-Ma to destroy the human world's barrier.

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