How Did K-Pop Make Hollywood History?
Published on Mar 17, 2026, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:22:21
Published on Mar 17, 2026, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:22:21
'KPop Demon Hunters' is officially an Oscar-winner. The beloved movie took home the trophy for Best Animated Feature at Sunday’s ceremony. The film's popular anthem 'Golden' won Best Original Song, the first K-pop song to ever win an academy award.
Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick helped write 'Golden' and many other songs in the film. He spoke with Sam last fall all about bringing them all to life and why music is so vital to great storytelling.
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