Slurping Korean Instant Noodles Straight from the Pack at the Oscars... The Director Behind the Viral Mukbang

Eating Shin Ramyun at the Dolby Theatre... Shares a Proof Shot
Appearance Confirmed on MBC Variety Show "Welcome, Is This Your First Time in Korea?"

Director Chris Appelhans eating Shin Ramyun at the Oscars ceremony. Photo captured from Morin Goo's SNS.

Netflix's animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (hereafter referred to as "K-Pop Demon Hunters") won two awards at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Amid this success, a scene of the film's director, Chris Appelhans, eating Shin Ramyun has attracted attention.

On March 16 (local time), Appelhans' wife, Morin Goo, posted a photo on her social media account, Instagram, showing Appelhans eating Shin Ramyun with packaging featuring "K-Pop Demon Hunters" artwork.

Appelhans was seen sitting in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the Oscars ceremony was held, eating Shin Ramyun straight from the packet with wooden chopsticks. Morin Goo also took a so-called "proof shot" by photographing her handbag, their Oscars invitation ticket, and her husband's Shin Ramyun together.

Nongshim, the manufacturer, capitalized on the popularity of "K-Pop Demon Hunters" by launching a large-scale marketing campaign targeting the North American market. In "K-Pop Demon Hunters," there is a scene where the group "Huntrix" members Lumi, Mira, and Joy eat cup noodles, which also drew attention locally.

Confirmed Appearance on 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?': Coming to Korea

It has also been revealed that Appelhans is scheduled to visit Korea through a television program.

On March 17, MBC Every1 announced that Chris Appelhans has confirmed his appearance on "Welcome, First Time in Korea?" His wife is a Korean painter and renowned author, and Appelhans himself is known to have a deep affection for Korean culture.

On "Welcome, First Time in Korea?", Appelhans will be shown traveling around Korea with his Korean wife and their 5-year-old son, who, after watching "K-Pop Demon Hunters," wants to learn Hangul.

MBC Every1 stated, "Just as the inspiration gained from a research trip to Korea during the production of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Season 1 played a pivotal role in the work, there is interest in how this trip might influence future projects."

"Welcome, First Time in Korea?" will premiere at 8:30 p.m. on March 19, and the episode featuring Director Appelhans will air at the end of May.

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