TIME Magazine Selects 'KPop Demon Hunters' as 'Breakthrough of the Year'... "The Biggest Phenomenon Since 'Frozen'"

The global sensation 〈KPop Demon Hunters〉 has been named in TIME magazine's 'Breakthrough of the Year 2025' list.

Every year, TIME selects and announces the most influential figures in various fields, including 'Person of the Year' at the end of the year. On the 10th (local time), TIME named the Netflix animated film 〈KPop Demon Hunters〉 as the 'Breakthrough of the Year 2025', stating that "no animated film has penetrated the public's life as deeply since 〈Frozen〉 in 2013."

TIME emphasized that the work has established itself as a massive 'cultural phenomenon' beyond mere cinematic success, noting that the combination of genre innovation and fandom culture has rewritten the box office formula of the existing entertainment industry. TIME analyzed that the creative and vibrant visuals, along with the addictive soundtrack, and the anthem of self-affirmation have captivated the world.

Meanwhile, 〈KPop Demon Hunters〉 has been nominated in three categories at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. 〈KPop Demon Hunters〉 is set to compete fiercely for the awards in the categories of Best Animated Feature, Box Office, and Best Original Song ('Golden') at the Golden Globes to be held on January 11, 2026.