Maggie Kang appears in an episode airing April 27, where she discusses her Academy Award win, the creation of KPop Demon Huntersher identity as a Korean and her creative motivations. She said, “I still can’t really believe it even now that it won an Oscar. I honestly wanted to depict Korean culture through animation. After watching this movie, the feeling of Korean pride meant so much to me.”
Speaking about her heritage, she added, “Even though I’ve lived abroad the longest, it’s strange. Every time I come to Korea, the moment the plane lands, I feel like, ‘I’m home.’ Being Korean has always felt like my number one identity.”
The series, which began on April 7, features prominent Korean figures from various fields reflecting on their “Keep Swimming” moments. Contributors include director Park Chan-wook, designer Nora Noh, Olympic snowboard gold medalist Choi Gaon and Venerable Sunjae, with other participants to be announced via official BTS social media channels.
Meanwhile, BTS recently started their work BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in North Americaperforming two of the first three sold-out shows at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, marking a major return to the region.
(With data from PTI)
