"For those of you who look like me, I'm so sorry that it took so long to see us in a movie like this, but it is here. That means the next generations don't have to go longing. This is for Korea and Koreans everywhere."
"The movie is not new to breaking records. After premiering on Netflix in June, it became the streaming giant's most watched movie, with more than 480 million views as of January. The Oscar win caps off a successful awards season for the movie."
"The movie, which follows fictional girl group Huntr/x as it battles evil with its punchy K-pop beats, became a cultural phenomenon, dominating streaming charts. Golden topped the Billboard Hot 100 for more than eight consecutive weeks."
KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for animated feature at the 98th Academy Awards. The film's song Golden is nominated for original song and will be performed live at the ceremony by singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, incorporating traditional Korean instrumentalists and dance. Co-director and co-writer Maggie Kang dedicated the win to Korea and Koreans everywhere. The movie became Netflix's most-watched film with over 480 million views since premiering in June. Golden previously won a Grammy for song written for visual media and a Golden Globe for original song. The film follows fictional girl group Huntr/x battling evil with K-pop beats and became a cultural phenomenon, with Golden topping the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks.
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