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Netflix animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters" has been shortlisted for two of the most prestigious film awards in the United States (Oscar). Director Park Chan-wook's film "I Can't Help It" was not nominated.
The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced the final candidates for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscar) on its official YouTube on the afternoon of the 22nd (Korea time, local time on the morning of the 22nd).
According to the report, 'K-pop Demon Hunters' was named a finalist in the feature animation category, competing with 'Arco', 'Elio', 'Little Amelie', and 'Zootopia 2'.
"Golden," an OST song for "K-Pop Demon Hunters," was nominated as a finalist for the theme song. In this category, along with "Golden," "Diane Never Die's "Dear Me," "I Ride to You" of "Cinus: Sinners," "Sweet Dreams of Joy" of "Viva Verdi!" and "Trane Dreams" of "The Train Dream" will compete for the trophy.
"K-pop Demon Hunters" is an action fantasy animation about K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Joy acting as hidden heroes who protect the world behind a colorful stage. Earlier, he won the Feature Animation Award and the Topic Song Award at the 83rd Golden Globe, which is called the prelude to the Academy Awards, giving a green light to the Academy Award.
However, Park Chan-wook's film "I Can't Help It" was not nominated for the International Film Awards. The category was nominated for "The Secret Agent" (Brazil), "It was Just an Accident" (France), "Sentimental Value" (Norway), "Sirat" (Spain), and "Voice of Hind" (Tunisia).
Meanwhile, the Academy Awards are the most prestigious film awards in the United States and the most famous worldwide, organized by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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