'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Wins Two Academy Awards... Lee: "Kim Koo's Dream of a Cultural Power Becomes Reality"

"A Meaningful Achievement on the Prestigious Stage of the Global Film Industry"

President Lee Jaemyung on March 16 congratulated the animated feature film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" on winning two Academy Awards, stating, "The dynamic energy of K-pop, Korean sensibility, and unique imagination have come together to further expand the horizons of our culture." The film received both the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Golden") awards at the 98th Academy Awards.

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In a post uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) that day, President Lee wrote, "'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has achieved a meaningful accomplishment on the prestigious stage of the global film industry," adding, "I send a resounding round of applause together with all the people of Korea."

President Lee continued, "'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is a work that has demonstrated how culture can connect hearts across borders and languages," and added, "I extend my deepest gratitude to Director Maggie Kang, who so proudly showcased the potential and promise of our culture to the world, to the entire production team, and to all the composers and producers of 'Golden.'"

He went on to say, "You have instilled the greatest pride in Koreans in Korea and around the world," emphasizing, "Building on today's achievements, the next generation of creators will be able to pursue even bigger dreams on broader stages, and at an even faster pace."

President Lee specifically mentioned the director's acceptance speech, noting, "It took a very long time for stories where we are the protagonists to shine at the center of the world," and added, "I will continue to take a keen interest in and support the new creative journeys you will embark upon in the future."

President Lee also cited the words of Kim Koo, stating, "'A nation that is the source, the goal, and the model of a high and new culture' is now becoming a reality," adding, "I am truly proud. Thank you."

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" won the Best Animated Feature award at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15 (local time), and the soundtrack "Golden" received the Oscar for Best Original Song. The win for "Golden" marks the first time a K-pop genre song has received the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Maggie Kang, the Korean-Canadian co-director, said in her acceptance speech, "It took far too long to see people like us in films like this," and added, "This award is for Korea and for Koreans all over the world."

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