What made KPop Demon Hunters stand out at Golden Globes?

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The global craze and critical acclaim over Netflix sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" is raising much anticipation about the future of K-screen productions.
Our culture correspondent Park Kun-woo files this report.

What began as an animated film inspired by Korean culture has grown into a global phenomenon.
KPop Demon Hunters recently made headlines with its Golden Globes wins, sparking renewed discussion about the expanding creative power of K-culture.
South Korea's Culture Minister also recently congratulated director Maggie Kang on the historic achievement, calling it a rare moment where a K-culture-based animated film was recognized globally for both creativity and artistic quality.
The minister added that the film’s success reflects the growing international influence of Korean pop culture, while also showing how stories rooted in Korean identity can resonate across cultural boundaries.
Experts say the film’s appeal goes beyond awards.

"Compared to its competitors at the Golden Globes, KPop Demon Hunters presented a fresh and original animated work. It's neither a franchise nor part of an existing series. The film incorporates cultural motifs unfamiliar to the West, but presents them in an engaging way that's accessible to a global audience."

The same expert also noted that the film’s release on a global streaming platform significantly expanded its reach, allowing international audiences to engage with Korean culture more directly.
Adding that this is even more meaningful at a time when the film industry has grown increasingly conservative amid a slowdown, with insiders relying more on star actors and directors instead of developing new creative ideas.
Amid criticism that the film cannot be considered Korean content due to foreign investment, this argument was dismissed.

"Considering the industrial influence of the film, that argument feels outdated. Since the release of the film, K-pop streaming has increased, and more people are learning Korean. Along with the rise in tourism, visitors are exploring Korean cultural elements featured in the film, which ultimately helps grow Korea's cultural industry."

From K-pop streaming to museum visits, the impact is already being felt.
And now with the Grammy Awards and the Academy Awards still to come this year, the question is how much further Korean content can travel on the global stage.
Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

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2026-01-16, 17:00 (KST)