KPop Demon Hunters

Rumors from Bloomberg indicate Netflix is mulling a live tour for the fictional K-pop demon hunters HUNTR/X from its blockbuster animated film, building on their recent Oscar-winning 'Golden' performance and ahead of the sequel announced March 12. Logistical hurdles from split management and trademarks could complicate execution.

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The songwriting team behind 'Golden' from Netflix's animated hit KPop Demon Hunters was played off mid-acceptance speech after winning Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, previously nominated alongside the song and following a K-pop girl group battling a rival demon boyband, also claimed Best Animated Feature—marking the first K-pop track to win in Academy history. Team members finished their remarks backstage.

Olivia Dean claimed artist of the year and album of the year at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester. The ceremony featured performances by Harry Styles and the group Huntr/x, while host Jack Whitehall referenced a recent BAFTA broadcast mishap. Lola Young and Rosalia also secured wins during the event.

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EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the voices behind the fictional K-pop group Huntr/x from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters,' delivered a pre-recorded performance of 'Golden' outside Manchester's Co-op Live during the 2026 BRIT Awards on February 28. The rendition, featuring fireworks, marked the first K-pop performance at the ceremony and was held in front of invited fans, including children due to the event's age restrictions. Huntr/x was nominated for international group and 'Golden' for international song, but did not win either category.

Screenwriters Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, known for the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, have been hired to write the screenplay for Tim Burton's reimagining of the 1958 classic Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman. Warner Bros. Pictures is producing the project, with Burton directing and producing alongside others. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

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Building on its frontrunner status for the 2026 Oscars best animated feature—despite BAFTA ineligibility—Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters has secured 10 nominations at the 2026 Annie Awards, tying Pixar's Elio for the most nods. Categories span best feature, music, and voice acting, cementing its awards momentum.