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Oscars Cut Off Historic K-Pop Win Amid Outrage
16 Mar
Summary
- K-Pop song 'Golden' won Best Original Song at the Oscars.
- Writers were cut off mid-acceptance speech by music.
- Fans expressed outrage online over the perceived disrespect.
The recent Academy Awards saw the K-Pop musical number 'Golden' clinch the prestigious Best Original Song award. However, the celebration was marred by controversy as the winning writers were abruptly cut off mid-acceptance speech by play-off music.
Singer EJAE, one of the recipients, delivered an emotional speech about overcoming mockery for liking K-Pop, only for her co-writer to be silenced before he could finish thanking someone. This incident sparked immediate outrage on social media, with fans decrying the "disrespect" and calling it a "disgraceful" moment for the creatives.
'Golden' achieved significant success, becoming Netflix's most-watched original project after its release last June. The animated musical also garnered critical acclaim, securing wins for both Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. Despite the historic achievement, the on-air snub has left many viewers disappointed.
