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KPop Demon Hunters star Ahn Hyo-seop to attend Oscars

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<p>Ahn Hyo-seop will be attending the Oscars for the first time as part of the hit Netflix animated movie <em>KPop Demon Hunters.</em></p><p>According to a report by Maeil Business Newspaper, as translated by Soompi, the actor will be present at the 98th Academy Awards, which will happen on March 15 (US time) in Hollywood.</p><p>His agency, The Present Company, also confirmed to Ilgan Sports that the actor had received an official invitation to the ceremony.</p><p>Hyo-seop voices the character Saja Boys&#x27; leader, Jinu, in <em>KPop Demon Hunters.</em></p><p>The animated movie earned two nominations at the Oscars: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for &quot;Golden.&quot;</p><p><em>KPop Demon Hunters</em> centers on Huntr/x, a K-pop trio juggling their superstar lives with a hidden mission which is battling demons. Their double life takes a dangerous turn when they clash with the Saja Boys, a rival boy group whose members are revealed to be actually demons.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLR6z75vvcW/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=844&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A658565.1999999881%2C%22ls%22%3A658465.099999994%2C%22le%22%3A658468.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="752" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In an interview with My Daily in June 2025, Hyo-seop shared why he decided to join the project.</p><p>&quot;I was curious about exploring a new genre and the unique process of voice acting. I also had a strong desire to create an enjoyable memory for fans overseas who have shown me so much love. The way the project conveys the message of &#x27;love&#x27; through music and K-Pop also felt very unique to me,&quot; he said as per English translation.</p><p>The actor also revealed that the film&#x27;s director, Maggie Kang, personally reached out to him before he joined the project. &quot;Before joining the project, director Maggie Kang sent me a letter. Through it, I could feel her warmth and her deep love for the project,&quot; he relayed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/6/27/ahn-hyo-seop-shares-his-voice-acting-debut-experience-in-kpop-demon-hunters-1817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ:Ahn Hyo-seop shares his voice acting debut experience in &#x27;KPop Demon Hunters&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>Hyo-seop described<em> KPop Demon Hunters</em> as &quot;while it’s a fantasy, it&#x27;s also a story that touches on our real-world experiences.&quot;</p><p>&quot;One of my favorite Korean words is areumdapda (beautiful), and within that word is also the meaning of being true to oneself. This story carries a message about embracing the unique beauty that each of us has, recognizing our own special qualities, and loving ourselves just as we are,&quot; he remarked.</p><p>On Friday, March 13, Netflix announced that the animated movie will have a sequel, which will be written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.</p>

<p>Ahn Hyo-seop has received an official invitation to the 98th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 15 (US time) in Hollywood.</p>

Ahn Hyo-seop has received an official invitation to the 98th Academy Awards, set to take place on March 15 (US time) in Hollywood.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star Ahn Hyo-seop to attend Oscars

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Published March 13, 2026 05:34 PM PHT

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Updated March 13, 2026 09:16 PM PHT

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