Actor Ahn Hyo-seop is set to attend the Oscars for the first time in his career, propelled by the global success of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' drawing significant media attention.

According to Maeil Business Star Today on March 13, Ahn Hyo-seop will depart for Los Angeles on the afternoon of the 14th to attend the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, LA, on the 15th (local time).

'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' featuring Ahn Hyo-seop, is an animated film about the K-pop idol girl group 'Huntrix' defending the world against evil spirits. Set in Seoul, the film naturally weaves in uniquely Korean cultural elements such as gimbap, cup noodles, public bathhouses, and traditional clinics, capturing the interest of audiences worldwide.

Since its release in June last year, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has achieved extraordinary global success, surpassing 500 million cumulative streams and setting an unprecedented record for a Netflix original.

The film’s main OST, 'Golden,' also made waves in the music industry by climbing to No. 1 on Billboard’s flagship singles chart, the Hot 100.

Ahn Hyo-seop lent his voice to the character 'Jinwoo,' a member of the reaper-themed group 'Sajaboys.' For the English dub, Ahn portrayed Jinwoo, a mysterious and charismatic figure in a traditional Korean gat, who is a key aide to the antagonist opposing Huntrix. Despite his villainous role, fans affectionately nicknamed him 'Gat Jinwoo,' contributing to the film’s growing popularity.

At this Academy Awards, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is nominated for both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which hosts the Oscars, announced that Lee Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami, the vocalists of 'Huntrix,' will deliver a live performance of 'Golden' on the Oscars stage. The performance will highlight the film’s cultural inspirations through a fusion of traditional Korean instruments and dance.

Previously, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards, and took home 'Best Song Written for Visual Media' at the Grammy Awards, achieving outstanding results at major international ceremonies.

Recently, Netflix confirmed a multi-year partnership with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, officially greenlighting the production of a sequel.

Ahn Hyo-seop’s upcoming appearance at the Oscars marks his first time attending the prestigious ceremony, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fans around the world.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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