The K-Pop song 'Golden' from 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' (케이데헌) won the Oscar for Best Original Song during the 98th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles. As the lead singer and co-writer Lee Jae took the stage to share his acceptance speech, which focused on the resilience of K-Pop and his personal journey, the moment was marred by controversy. Just after he finished speaking, the music began playing to cut off his fellow co-writer Yoon Han, leading to an abrupt end to the speeches in a moment that sparked outrage among viewers.

This incident occurred not only during the acceptance of the 'Golden' award but also during other moments in the ceremony, illustrating a pattern of behavior from the Academy. Viewers pointed out that when director Maggie Kang and co-director Chris Apfelhands concluded their remarks after receiving an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, similar interruptions occurred during their acceptance speech. The perceived disregard for the winning artists' speeches was seen by many as disrespectful, especially given the historic significance of the award for a K-Pop song.

Social media has been abuzz with criticisms directed towards the Academy, highlighting concerns regarding racial discrimination. Comments on platforms like YouTube express outrage, stating that interrupting the first-ever K-Pop song acceptance moment at the Oscars is not only rude but also indicative of a larger issue within the representation and treatment of K-Pop on such a prestigious platform. Many argue that the core of award ceremonies should be celebrating winners and allowing them to share their gratitude without interruption, making these moments particularly poignant and meaningful for the artists involved.