What is 'KPop Demon Hunters' nominated for at the Oscars?

'KPop Demon Hunters' is nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its track 'Golden'.

Is this the first Oscar nomination for a K-Pop song?

Yes, 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' is the first K-Pop song in history to receive an Oscar nomination.

Who is the director of the Oscar-nominated film 'KPop Demon Hunters'?

The film is directed by Maggie Kang, a Korean-Canadian director, marking a historic achievement for her as well.

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K-Pop Animation Nominated for Historic Oscar

22 Jan

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Summary

KPop Demon Hunters received two Oscar nominations.
It's the first film by a Korean-Canadian director to be nominated.
The K-Pop song 'Golden' is the first to get an Oscar nod.

K-Pop Animation Nominated for Historic Oscar

Netflix's animated sensation 'KPop Demon Hunters' has secured two nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, marking a significant achievement. The film is recognized in the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories for its track 'Golden'.

This historic moment includes the film being the first from Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang to receive such a nomination, and 'Golden' is the first K-Pop song ever nominated for an Oscar. The song, performed by the fictional group Huntr/x, competes against four other nominees.

'KPop Demon Hunters' follows a trio of K-Pop stars who use their music to combat supernatural threats. Despite a direct-to-digital release, the film became Netflix's most popular movie and topped global music charts. The film and its song previously won Golden Globe awards, and 'Golden' also garnered three Grammy nominations.