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KPop Demon Hunters Lights Up TIFF Karaoke as Netflix Sets Oscars Push

The breakout animated hit has become Netflix’s most-watched title, with chart-topping songs fueling mainstream moments like Novak Djokovic’s “Soda Pop” dance.

Overview

  • Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and Kevin Woo performed karaoke renditions of “Golden,” “Soda Pop,” and other tracks at an intimate Netflix party during the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • A Netflix awards executive confirmed the film will be campaigned for best animated feature at next year’s Academy Awards.
  • Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans attended TIFF and reacted to Djokovic’s on‑court routine, with Kang calling the crossover “just wild.”
  • Djokovic did the “Soda Pop” dance on Sept. 2 after defeating Taylor Fritz at the U.S. Open, describing it as a birthday present for his daughter.
  • The film has broken all-time Netflix records, surpassing Squid Game, as “Golden” holds a worldwide No. 1 and the soundtrack continues to dominate charts.