KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Oscar, Makes History for Asian Filmmakers

• Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won the Best Animated Feature Oscar, becoming Netflix’s most-watched movie ever and sweeping other major awards.
• Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and producer Michelle L.M. Wong, made history as Kang and Wong are the first female Asian filmmakers to win in this category.
• Maggie Kang dedicated the win to Korea and Koreans everywhere, highlighting the importance of representation for future generations.
• The film's breakout song 'Golden' is a frontrunner for Best Original Song, potentially making K-pop history with EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, and Black Label.
• A sequel is announced for 2029, with Kang and Appelhans returning to direct and write, kicking off their new multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix.