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Korean Films “No other Choice” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters” Earn Golden Globe Nominations

Helia Nikzaddinan helianik@wikipickymedia.com

Two Korean productions — Park Chan-wook’s film No other Choice and the animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters — have officially been nominated for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, marking another major milestone for Korean cinema and K-content on the global stage.

The Golden Globes announced all nominees on December 8 (KST) via their official website, revealing contenders across 28 categories.

No other Choice Scores Multiple Nominations

Park Chan-wook’s No other Choice earned nominations in two major categories:

  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
    Competing against Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, Nouvelle Vague, and One Battle After Another.
  • Best Non-English Language Film
    Nominated alongside It Was Only an Accident, Sentimental Value, Silat, and others.

Additionally, actor Lee Byung-hun secured a nomination for:

  • Best Actor – Musical or Comedy
    He will be competing with global stars including Ethan Hawke, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin smiling taking a selfie together while lying down, with  Lee Byung-hun  wearing a dress shirt and tie and Son Ye-jin wearing a purple sweater.
No other Choice Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin / capture from CJ ENM

K-Pop Demon Hunters Earns Three Nominations

The animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, also claimed a strong presence at the Golden Globes with three nominations:

  • Best Animated Feature Film
    Competing with major titles such as Zootopia 2 and Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle.
  • Best Original Song
  • Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award
    Recognizing films that achieved exceptional commercial success.
Three animated female characters standing confidently, showcasing distinct modern outfits. The character on the left holds a pair of blades, the central character has a futuristic garment, and the right character wields a glowing sword. The background features a stylized logo reading 'HUNTRX'.
Kpop Demon Hunters HUNTRX/ Netflix

Ceremony Details

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 11, 2026 (KST).

With Korean films and creators increasingly recognized by major global award bodies, both No other Choice and K-Pop Demon Hunters are generating high anticipation ahead of next year’s ceremony.

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