KPop Demon Hunters / EJAE: Oscar wins spotlight Korean animation
Key Questions
What Oscars did KPop Demon Hunters win?
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and the K-pop song Oscar in 2026. The directors credit Korean identity and fans for its success.
What are the viewership and theatrical stats for KPop Demon Hunters?
It amassed 20.5 billion minutes on Netflix and earned $23 million in theatrical revenue. A McDonald's promo and Huntrix song YouTube deep-dive amplified its reach.
Is there a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters?
Yes, a sequel is greenlit for 2029, described by directors Kang and Appelhans as bigger and more eventful with deeper Korean authenticity, including trot-metal and pansori-Kpop elements. It features voices by Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Byung-hun.
What happened during the KPop Demon Hunters Oscar speech?
The team decided who would speak via rock-paper-scissors on Oscar night. This fun mishap was later discussed by the directors.
What do the directors say about the sequel and Korean elements?
In Seoul on April 15, directors Maggie Kang and Appelhans emphasized a 'bigger, more eventful' sequel with enhanced Korean authenticity. They highlighted elements like trot-metal/pansori-Kpop fusion and its Baeksang potential.
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and K-pop song Oscar 2026; 20.5B minutes, $23M theatrical; sequel greenlit (directors Kang/Appelhans Apr15 Seoul: bigger/deeper Korean authenticity/trot-metal/pansori-Kpop, voices Ahn Hyo-seop/Lee Byung-hun, 2029); McDonald's promo; Huntrix song YT deep-dive; Baeksang potential.