KPop Demon Hunters Clinches Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Making Korean History

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KPop Demon Hunters won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, marking a historic win for Korea as directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans become the first female Asian winners in the category; a sequel is planned for 2029 under a Netflix multi-year deal, with Kang and Appelhans returning; the film’s breakout song “Golden” won Best Original Song, making EJAE the first Korean artist to win in that category. The movie had already swept Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, PGA Awards and 10 Annie Awards.
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- 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars history after dominating awards season NBC News
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