'Kededhun' syndrome was recognized with a trophy at the 98th Academy Awards.
On the morning of the 16th (Korean time), the 98th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, U.S. The ceremony was exclusively broadcast live in Korea on cable TV OCN.
The prestigious best picture award went to 'One Battle After Another.' 'One Battle After Another' is based on Thomas Pynchon's novel 'Vineland' and tells the story of a chase between a former revolutionary and a corrupt military officer. Everyone involved in the film went on stage to share the glory of the award. The best director award also went to Paul Thomas Anderson for 'One Battle After Another.'
The best actor award, after a tight competition, went to Michael B. Jordan for 'Cynos: Sinners.' Timothée Chalamet of 'Marty Supreme' had also been a strong contender, but he became the center of controversy after recent remarks belittling ballet and opera, and ultimately the trophy went to Michael B. Jordan. The best actress award went to Jessie Buckley for 'Hemnet.'
The film that drew domestic attention at this ceremony, 'K-pop Demon Hunters,' won two awards. 'K-pop Demon Hunters' tells the story of K-pop idol girl group Huntrix protecting the world from evil spirits.
'K-pop Demon Hunters' exceeded 500 million cumulative global views after its release in June last year, becoming the most-watched film among Netflix's content to date. Its original song 'Golden' also reached No. 1 on Billboard's 'Hot 100.'
'K-pop Demon Hunters,' nominated in two categories, went head-to-head with Disney's 'Zootopia 2' for best animated feature, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, and ultimately won the award.
Director Maggie Kang said, Thank you. I am really grateful to the Academy and to all the fans who have supported us to this point, and I am sorry that it took so long to make a story about someone who looks like me. This film is for Korea and for Koreans around the world, she said.
The theme song 'Golden' also performed a celebratory stage. The performance opened with two pansori vocalists, and dancers appeared wearing traditional hanbok that recalled the original Huntrix, inviting the Academy into that moment when the curtain opened.
At that time, Lee Jae, Audrey nuna, and Ray Ami, who performed as singers for 'Kededhun,' delivered a stirring live performance, and 24 dancers holding gold flags created a golden wave behind Huntrix, moving the audience. In the audience, Hollywood stars and filmmakers, including Leonardo S.p.A., waved light sticks together, instantly transforming the Oscars into a K-pop concert hall.
Soon after the best song award was announced, 'Golden' won the honor, beating 'Dear Me' from 'Diane Never Dies,' 'Train Drems' from 'The Train's Dream,' 'Sweet Dreams Of Joy' from 'Viva Verdi!,' and 'I Lied To You' from 'Cynos: Sinners.'
Lee Jae, who took the stage, said, Thank you. I am truly grateful to the Academy for giving me this wonderful award, and added with emotion, As I grew up, people teased me for liking K-pop, but now everyone is singing. I realized that this award is not about success but about resilience. I feel grateful that my family and everyone have been by my side. Thank you so much, Netflix, he said.
Along with Lee Jae, the composers of 'Golden'—IDO, 24, Teddy, and Mark—also appeared on stage, but after Lee Jae finished his acceptance remarks, music indicating the end of remarks began to play. Because of the short time allotted for remarks, some winners were unable to fully deliver their speeches.
Below is the list of winners at the 98th Academy Awards
-Best picture: One Battle After Another
-Best director: 'One Battle After Another' Paul Thomas Anderson
-Best actor: 'Cynos: Sinners' Michael B. Jordan
-Best actress: 'Hemnet' Jessie Buckley
-Best original song: 'K-pop Demon Hunters' - 'Golden'
-International feature film: 'Sentimental Value'
-Cinematography: 'Cynos: Sinners' Autumn Durand Arkapaw
-Editing: 'One Battle After Another' Andy Jurgenson
-Sound: 'F1 The Movie'
-Original score: 'Cynos: Sinners' Ludwig Göransson
-Feature documentary: 'Everyone Who Opposed Putin'
-Short documentary: 'All the Empty Rooms'
-Visual effects: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Shinde, Danielle Barrett,
-Production design: 'Frankenstein' Tamara Deverell, Shane Vow
-Best supporting actor: Sean Penn ('One Battle After Another')
-Best supporting actress: 'Weapon' Amy Madigan
-Best animated feature: 'K-pop Demon Hunters'
-Best animated short: 'The Girl Who Cries Pearl Tears'
-Costume design: 'Frankenstein' Kate Hori
-Makeup and hairstyling: 'Frankenstein' Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel
-Casting: 'One Battle After Another' Kassandra Kulukundis
-Short film: 'The Singers', 'Two People Exchanging Sulriver'
-Adapted screenplay: 'One Battle After Another' Paul Thomas Anderson
-Original screenplay: 'Cynos: Sinners' Ryan Coogler<
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