After shining throughout the awards season, KPop Demon Hunters scored a historic victory at the 98th Academy Awards. Korean-Canadian filmmaker Maggie Kang, who directed the film, made history by becoming the first individual of South Korean descent to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This is also a rare occasion when a non-Disney or Pixar animated film has won in the category. Previously, Spirited Away and Shrek have been the notable winners in a category where winners from production houses other than Disney are a rarity.