On January 15, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that Minister Choi Hwi-young sent a congratulatory message on the 14th to Director Maggie Kang of "K-Pop Demon Hunters," who won the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, expressing his congratulations and encouragement.
Minister Choi stated, "This award is a meaningful achievement, as it demonstrates that an animation dealing with K-pop and Korean culture has been recognized for its artistry and creativity on the global stage, showcasing the international influence of Korean popular culture." He added, "Director Maggie Kang's accomplishment shows that diverse cultures can interact and find empathy, conveying the potential for communication that transcends cultural boundaries to people around the world." He also expressed his encouragement, saying, "I look forward to and will continue to support your creative activities on the global stage in the future."
Director Maggie Kang (center) is taking a commemorative photo after winning the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Photo by AP Yonhap News
The Golden Globe Awards is a major international film and television awards ceremony held annually in the United States. It is known for recognizing achievements in both film and television, evaluating both artistic merit and industrial impact. In particular, the animation category is operated as a distinct major section, granting international prestige by evaluating animation as a unique cinematic art form.
This award is seen as an example of the international influence and growth potential of Korean popular culture, as it demonstrates that an animation centered on the Korean cultural element of K-pop has attracted attention on the global mainstream cultural stage.
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