The Women of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on Overcoming Rejection, ‘Golden’s’ Success and Breaking Boundaries for Korean Culture: ‘Drop the K. It’s No More’
Variety • 2/17/2026
Summary
“KPop Demon Hunters” won two trophies at the Critics Choice Awards: best animated feature and best original song for “Golden.” This marks the first major award win of the season for the Netflix blockbuster. Rei Ami, the singing voice of the film’s Zoey, described the feeling as “vindicating.”
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