Apr 29, 2026 12:12pm IST
Maggie Kang Of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Latest Guest In The Short Documentary Series ‘KEEP SWIMMING with BTS’
BTS is now touring in the US as part of the “BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG” World Tour. The K-Pop kings have released a short documentary series “KEEP SWIMMING with BTS,” that brings forward the message of moving forward in sync with the lead single, “SWIM.” It explores the concept of navigating life’s journey at one's own pace highlighting the value of consistency and unsung efforts. The latest guest was Maggie Kang who spoke about her Oscar win for “KPop Demon Hunters,” her identity as a Korean filmmaker and what drove her towards her goals despite the obstacles.
Talking about her win, she said, “I still can’t really believe it even now that it won an Oscar. I genuinely wanted to depict Korean culture through animation. After watching this film, feeling that sense of Korean pride meant so much to me.”
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Kang, who spent most of her life in Canada, spoke about how she was always emotionally associated with her roots. She remarked, “Even though I’ve lived abroad longer, it’s strange. Every time I come to Korea, the moment the plane touches down, I feel like, ‘I’m home.’ Being Korean has always felt like my number one identity.”
Discussing the motivation behind the beloved film, she shared, “I want to keep overcoming fear and remain fearless, because only when you’re fearless can you do something incredible.”
The docu-series began from April 7, bringing together accomplished Koreans from all walks of life. They include filmmaker Park Chan-wook, fashion designer Nora Noh, Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Choi Gaon, and Venerable Sunjae.
BTS has started the world tour with three sold-out shows in Tampa, Florida. The band is scheduled to hold their final Tampa show on April 28. HYBE is also looking toward the future with HYBE India Audition- an initiative aimed at discovering young talent and nurturing them for an international platform, extending the vision that propelled BTS to global stardom.
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