'KPop Demon Hunters' director emotional over Korean representation

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For the creators of "KPop Demon Hunters," Oscars night is looking "Golden."

The Netflix uber-hit took home the award for best animated movie at the March 15 ceremony, a no-brainer for anyone with children who was subjected to countless replays of the film's instantly viral soundtrack.

Speaking with USA TODAY in the pressroom after nabbing the coveted trophy, the film's creators gushed over how much it meant to them to see Korean culture recognized at the Oscars. "I'm just so proud of Korean film and movies about Korea. ... I just feel immensely proud," director Maggie Kang said.

It's also been moving, she added, to see the world embrace K-pop, an art form she's loved for decades.

"Being a fan of KPop music since the '90s when it was first created… That's where my love started. Just to see it be loved by audiences globally, it just means so much to me. … For it to be accepted and loved globally by other cultures, it’s just so meaningful as a Korean filmmaker," she continued.