Chris Appelhans, director of 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters,' which won two awards at the U.S. Academy Awards, will appear on 'Where Are You From, Korea?'.
Cable channel MBC Every1's Where Are You From, Korea? said on the 17th that it has confirmed the appearance of Chris Appelhans, co-director of the Netflix animation K-Pop: Demon Hunters (hereinafter "K-Pop: Demon Hunters").
On the 15th (local time), K-Pop: Demon Hunters drew attention again after sweeping both best animated feature and best original song at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars). Earlier, it swept best animated feature and best original song at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, and won the animation award at the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, proving its unique artistry.
According to actor Matt Damon, known as an early investor in Netflix, K-Pop: Demon Hunters became the first animation to achieve the final step, step 5, of Netflix's five-step performance reward. Industry attention is focused on the news that the creator of a work that marked a milestone in global OTT history beyond simple box office success is visiting Korea.
While director Maggie Kang has been well known to the public, co-director Chris Appelhans is regarded by the industry as a true "genius director." He is a figure with such overwhelming influence at Sony Pictures that he can choose and direct the projects he wants, and with solid storytelling and stylish visuals he captivated critics and audiences worldwide. His wife is known as a Korean painter and a famous writer, and the director himself is also famous for his deep affection for Korean culture.
Meanwhile, the news that Chris Appelhans will appear on Where Are You From, Korea? has raised viewers' expectations. In particular, this trip is expected to highlight his side as a "sweet daddy." The whole family decided to visit Korea for their 5-year-old son, who wants to learn Hangul because of the work. The master's humane side, wanting to encourage his son's curiosity and directly show him Korean culture, is expected to give viewers a warm, moving experience.
Korea is also a special source of inspiration for director Chris Appelhans. During the production of K-Pop: Demon Hunters season 1, the inspiration he gained from field research in Korea played a central role in the work, so there is keen interest in what follow-up works this trip might lead to. There is growing anticipation about what Korea will look like in 2026 through the master's perspective and how this trip will be transformed into new artistic inspiration.
Refreshed, Where Are You From, Korea? will air at 8:30 p.m. on the 19th.
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