Like 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 an entirely different reason: his love of instant noodles.
On March 17 (local time), his wife Maurene Goo shared photos from the Oscar venue on Instagram. In the images, Chris Appelhans can be seen holding a bag of Shin Ramyun and eating it with chopsticks, creating a scene that many found surprising and hilarious.
Netizens quickly reacted to this unusual moment, expressing disbelief and curiosity. Comments ranged from “It is true?” to admiration as “He’s good with chopsticks too.” Others referred to his tastes, jokingly “He clearly knows good food,” while some said the photo made them crave instant noodles. The fact that he was eating raw ramyun straight from the bag added another layer of intrigue for fans.
Interestingly, the Shin Ramyun package that Appelhans was holding contained the character “Mira”. 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 the characters and cup noodle designs seen in the film.
With Appelhans bringing the collaborative product to such a high-profile event, public interest in the partnership increased even further.
KPop Demon Hunterscentered on a group of girls who secretly hunt demons, it has achieved enormous success since its release, breaking numerous records. Oscar wins for Best Original Song and Best Animated Film further solidified its global recognition, making the director’s unexpected ramyun moment an even more memorable moment of the evening.
Sources: Nate
