Ahn Hyo Seop has earned a major U.S. awards nomination for his voice performance in Netflix’s "K-Pop Demon Hunters", placing him alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
According to the official nominees announced for the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards on October 8, Ahn Hyo Seop was nominated for Favorite Male Animated Voice from a Movie for his role as Jinu.
He will compete in the category against Hollywood stars including Tom Hanks, Jack Black, Michael B. Jordan, and Chris Pratt.
The nomination marks another international achievement for Ahn Hyo Seop, who provided the English voice of Jinu, the leader of the Saja Boys, in *KPop Demon Hunters*.
His performance introduced him to a wider global audience through animation and English-language voice acting, a different area from his better-known work in Korean television dramas.
*KPop Demon Hunters* also received a nomination for Favorite Animated Movie, giving the Netflix film recognition in another major category.
The Kids’ Choice Awards, organized by Nickelodeon since 1988, recognizes popular figures and projects across film, television, music, sports, and entertainment. The 2026 ceremony is set to air in the United States through CBS and Nickelodeon, with streaming availability through Paramount+.
For Ahn Hyo Seop, the nomination puts his work directly alongside performances from established Hollywood animation stars, highlighting the international reach of his role in *KPop Demon Hunters*.
The actor will next return to television in JTBC’s upcoming drama *Final Table*, which premieres on October 24.
