The singer-songwriter, who trained to be a K-pop idol before transitioning to songwriting, is finally getting her much-deserved moment in the spotlight thanks to the success of the Netflix animated film and its soundtrack.

Parade. The way in which the Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters so smoothly and surreptitiously took over pop culture since it premiered in June should be studied by entertainment execs everywhere. Not just an animated movie for kids—the music,

With where things stand, it definitely seems like KPop Demon Hunters is in contention for two massive awards at the 2026 Oscars. It’s a current contender for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song,