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KPop Demon Hunters Wins Two Golden Globes

Published 14 January 2026

Netflix's animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" continued its dominance in the entertainment world this weekend, securing two Golden Globe Awards and solidifying its status as the streamer's most-watched film ever. The supernatural fantasy, released on June 20, 2025, follows a K-pop girl group called HUNTRX—members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who balance pop stardom with secret lives as demon slayers battling a rival boy band and underworld threats known as the Saja Boys. Voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong, and Jiyoung, with singing performances by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the film has captivated global audiences since its debut.

At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, "KPop Demon Hunters" won for best motion picture animated and best original song for "Golden." Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, along with producer Michelle Wong, accepted the animated feature award, beating competitors including "Zootopia 2," "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle," and "Elio." Kang, who became the first Asian woman to win in the category, highlighted the film's portrayal of women during the acceptance speech. "Through this film, we really wanted to depict female characters the way...

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