As the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters celebrated a double win at the 98th Academy Awards, its director Chris Appelhans unexpectedly stole the spotlight for a completely different reason his love for instant noodles.
On March 17 (local time), his wife Maurene Goo shared photos from the Oscars venue on Instagram. In the images, Chris Appelhans can be seen casually holding a bag of Shin Ramyun and eating it with chopsticks, creating a scene that many found both surprising and amusing.
Netizens quickly reacted to the unusual moment, expressing disbelief and curiosity. Comments ranged from “Is this for real?” to admiration like “He’s even good with chopsticks.” Others related to his taste, joking that “He clearly knows good food,” while some said the photo made them crave instant noodles themselves. The fact that he was eating uncooked ramyun straight from the bag added another layer of intrigue for fans.
Interestingly, the Shin Ramyun package Appelhans was holding featured the character “Mira” from KPop Demon Hunters. The product is part of a collaboration launched in August last year by Nongshim, the brand behind Shin Ramyun. The collaboration included specially designed packaging inspired by the film, incorporating elements such as characters and the cup noodle designs seen within the movie.
With Appelhans bringing the collaborative product to such a high-profile event, public interest in the partnership has surged even further.
KPop Demon Hunters, which centers on a girl group secretly hunting demons, has achieved massive success since its release, breaking multiple records. Its wins for Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature at the Oscars have further solidified its global recognition, making the director’s unexpected ramyun moment an even more memorable highlight of the night.
Sources: Nate
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