Park Chan-wook’s “It Can’t Be Helped” & Netflix’s K-Pop Animation “K-Pop Demon Hunters (KDH)” Aim for the Golden Globe Trophy
K-culture is once again stepping onto Hollywood’s biggest stage — the Golden Globes.
For the first time in three years, since Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, two Korean works have officially been nominated:
- Park Chan-wook’s new film It Can’t Be Helped
- Netflix animated K-Pop fantasy film K-Pop Demon Hunters (a.k.a. KDH)
Both titles scored three major nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy, signaling that Korean creativity remains unstoppable in global pop culture.
It Can’t Be Helped: Korea’s Newest Awards-Season Powerhouse
The film is competing in the Best Musical/Comedy Film category against Hollywood heavyweights like Blue Moon, Bagonia, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another.
But the real spotlight?
Lee Byung-hun, who earned a nomination for Best Actor – Musical/Comedy.
He now stands shoulder to shoulder with:
- Ethan Hawke
- George Clooney
- Jesse Plemons
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Timothée Chalamet
If he wins, he would become the first Korean actor ever to win a Golden Globe lead-actor award — a historic moment after Oh Young-su’s iconic Supporting Actor win for Squid Game in 2022.
The film is also nominated for Best Non-English Language Film, showing its crossover appeal beyond genre and borders.
Fun fact: One of its top competitors, Bagonia, is actually a Hollywood remake of the Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet. Actress Emma Stone even shaved her head for the role and earned a Best Actress nomination.
K-Pop Demon Hunters (KDH): K-Pop Meets Global Animation
In the Best Animated Feature category, KDH will battle with Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Arco.
But that’s not all — the film is also nominated for:
- Best Original Song
- Box Office Achievement Award
With its mix of K-pop culture, fantasy battles, and modern Korean identity, it’s the latest proof that K-culture storytelling is becoming a global mainstream genre of its own.
Korean Creators Shine in Hollywood
Park Chan-wook, Lee Byung-hun, and director Maggie Kang (KDH) were recently honored at the KALH Honors ceremony in Los Angeles, a gathering celebrating Korean and Korean-American filmmakers shaping Hollywood’s future.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be held on January 11 (EST).
Korea fans worldwide are already watching closely — maybe 2025 is the year K-cinema brings home another Golden Globe trophy.
KOREA FBI Editor’s Comment
K-culture isn’t just trending — it’s transforming Hollywood.
From stylish thrillers to K-pop–powered animations, Korean creators are rewriting global entertainment rules. Whether It Can’t Be Helped or KDH wins, one thing is clear: the world isn’t just watching K-culture anymore — it wants more.
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