At a Glance
- Ji-young Yoo was asked for a signature while in the ER during the Critics Choice Awards.
- She voices Zoey in Netflix’s HUNTR/X.
- The film earned nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Song.
- Why it matters: Fans get a rare behind-the-scenes moment and see the film’s continued success.
Ji-young Yoo was in the emergency room when a devoted fan asked for her autograph. The actress, who voices the bubbly rapper Zoey in Netflix’s HUNTR/X, laughed that “the weirdest place I’ve been asked for a signature is in the hospital.” She added, “I hurt my back, but I’m totally fine.”
Fan Signature Moment
Ji-young Yoo, hospitalized during the Critics Choice Awards, received a signature request from a fan. She joked about the odd setting and reassured everyone she was fine.
- “I would say the weirdest place I’ve been asked for a signature is in the hospital.”
- “I hurt my back, but I’m totally fine.”
Arden Cho added, “I don’t think anybody was prepared for how busy we’d get.”
Critics Choice Recognition
HUNTR/X snagged nominations for Best Animated Feature-alongside Arco, Elio, In Your Dreams, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2-and Best Song for “Golden.”
Cho mused about real-life pairings, saying, “I don’t know why automatically I was like BTS.”
Future Plans & Industry Buzz
A sequel to HUNTR/X is already in the works, and the cast is set to appear on a Chelsea Handler-hosted show at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The group also joined Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco at the 2025 MTV VMAs to discuss the film’s success.
Key Takeaways
- Ji-young Yoo’s ER autograph moment highlighted the film’s popularity.
- HUNTR/X received top Critics Choice nominations for animation and song.
- A sequel is underway, with cast appearances on major shows.
The buzz around HUNTR/X shows that Netflix’s animated hit continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike.
