KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at 2026 Oscars

At the 98th Academy Awards, Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature, marking a historic milestone as directors Maggie Kang and Michelle L.M. Wong became the first female Asian winners in this category. The film, about K-pop idols battling demons, has been a global success and previously won multiple major awards. Its song "Golden" also made history as the first K-pop track to win Best Original Song, with singer EJAE delivering an emotional acceptance speech highlighting resilience and representation.