K-pop Demon Hunters Oscars performance set for 98th Academy Awards

K-pop Demon Hunters Oscars nominations have officially set the stage for a historic night at the 98th Academy Awards, as South Korean-inspired storytelling and music take center stage. The Netflix animated sensation, which became a global pop culture phenomenon last year, is competing for prestigious honors in two categories: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

K-pop Demon Hunters Oscars: A Historic “Golden” Moment

The film’s hit track “Golden” has been nominated for Best Original Song, marking a milestone as the first song from the K-pop genre to receive an Academy Award nod. To celebrate this achievement, the ceremony will feature a special live “cinematic tribute.”

The performance will include:

• HUNTR/X: The fictional group’s real-life voices—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—will perform “Golden” live.

• Cultural Fusion: The stage is set to blend traditional Korean instrumentation and dance, highlighting the folklore that inspired the movie.

• Global Impact: This follows the momentum of K-pop’s growing presence at the Oscars, following Lisa of BLACKPINK’s appearance at the previous year’s ceremony.

Bugonia and the Rise of K-Content Adaptations

While the K-pop Demon Hunters Oscars buzz continues to grow, it isn’t the only K-content making waves. Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, has secured four nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

As an English-language remake of the 2003 Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia represents a new era for Korean intellectual property on the global stage. Its nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay is particularly significant, as it is the first time a film based on a Korean original has competed in this category.