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K-Demon Hunters Goes Global — The Surprise Beneficiary? Nongshim

There is a song trending on Spotify right now

The OST tracks “Your Idol” and “Golden” from K-pop Demon Hunters are gaining serious attention.

These songs ranked number 1 and 2 on Spotify’s US Daily Top Songs chart

Golden entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 23

and the soundtrack album reached number 3 on the Billboard 200

With this much buzz around the OST, it is natural for attention to turn to entertainment stocks

But the stock we are highlighting today is not HYBE or YG

It is the unexpected beneficiary—Nongshim Holdings


A global sensation that started with zero expectations

K-pop Demon Hunters, or KDHH, is an original animation produced by Sony Pictures. It follows the story of Huntress, a K-pop girl group trio—Lumi, Mira, and Joy—who moonlight as demon hunters behind the stage.

Expectations were low before its release. In fact, close to zero.

The premise—a Korean idol group created by a Japanese studio under American financing—reminded many of past Western attempts to mash up East Asian culture, often ending in failure.

But once the film was released, the response was overwhelming.

·        Charming character designs inspired by jakhodo art

·        Detailed depictions of Korean food culture like ramen, gimbap, and hotteok

·        An OST that captured the full spirit of K-pop

·        Small cultural touches, like using tissue paper as a chopstick rest at restaurants

Even the subtlest details, instantly recognizable to Korean viewers, were faithfully portrayed.

The result? Global fans praised it as “authentically Korean.”

And the numbers followed:

·        Ranked No. 1 globally in Netflix’s film category during its first week

·        Hit No. 1 in 41 countries, including the US, Germany, and Thailand

·        Dance moves from the film’s fictional idol group became real K-pop dance challenges

This led to a second wave of content spreading across platforms.

Netflix and Sony were caught off guard by the success and scrambled to produce official merchandise

Meanwhile, a jakhodo-inspired badge from the National Museum of Korea sold out as an unofficial “fan good.”


Nongshim Keeps Popping Up in K-Demon Hunters

As you watch the film, certain elements start to stand out.

The spicy chips that lead character Joy eats look strikingly similar to Shrimp Crackers.

The cup ramen eaten by Huntress members is branded “Dongshim” and features a large red character “Shin,” clearly reminiscent of Shin Ramyun. Even the instructions—“pour hot water and wait three minutes”—match the real product.

Ahead of the film’s release, Netflix held a promotional event in New York City, handing out instant ramen to passersby.

What makes this even more interesting is that Nongshim had no official PPL or sponsorship deal with K-pop Demon Hunters.

The film’s global success has unintentionally delivered Nongshim a wave of free international exposure.


K-Content? The Formula That Drives Real-World Sales

There have been past cases where K-content led directly to consumer spending.

The 2020 Oscar-winning film Parasite is a prime example of K-content driving global consumption.

The appearance of “Chapaguri” in the film caught international audiences by surprise. In the month following the film’s release, Nongshim’s overseas sales of Chapagetti more than doubled year over year, reaching approximately 1.5 million dollars.

In March, BLACKPINK’s Jennie mentioned Banana Kick and Shrimp Crackers as her favorite snacks on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Just four days later, Nongshim’s market cap jumped by 260 billion KRW—an example of the “five-second magic” effect in action.

This isn’t new. K-content has repeatedly influenced real consumer behavior abroad, translating into tangible gains in both revenue and stock price.

K-pop Demon Hunters also features recurring elements that closely resemble Nongshim products, suggesting a similar ripple effect in global consumer markets may follow.


Nongshim vs. Nongshim Holdings — Why the Real Play Is the Holding Company

(This is Nongshim’s Instagram post from today, the 11th. Could it be hinting at a K-Demon Hunters collaboration?)


Then why not just buy Nongshim directly? Why bother with Nongshim Holdings?

Here’s why it matters.

Recent momentum in the Korean stock market, fueled by this year’s amendment to the Commercial Act and the upcoming expansion of separate dividend taxation, has sparked a revaluation of low-PBR stocks. Holding companies have been leading that move.

As the holding company of Nongshim, Nongshim Holdings reflects:

·        The earnings and brand exposure benefits of Nongshim

·        A currently low PBR

·        A relatively high dividend yield

·        And direct upside from policies aimed at improving holding company structures

This is not just a case of “moving with the group.”

Nongshim Holdings is a rare combination of undervaluation, dividend strength, and structure that aligns perfectly with what today’s market is rewarding most.


In Closing

Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters delivered an unexpected global hit.

Korean food products—especially Nongshim’s ramen and Shrimp Crackers—were naturally embedded in the content, building emotional familiarity and triggering consumer interest among international viewers.

From Parasite in 2020, to Squid Game in 2021, and now K-pop Demon Hunters in 2025,

K-content driving real-world consumption and stock price momentum is no longer a coincidence—it is a repeatable pattern.

If you can’t invest in the content itself, why not ride the consumption trend it creates?

Now is the time to take a closer look at Nongshim Holdings, the unexpected beneficiary.



[Compliance Note]

  • All posts by Sellsmart are for informational purposes only. Final investment decisions should be made with careful judgment and at the investor’s own risk.
  • The content of this post may be inaccurate, and any profits or losses resulting from trades are solely the responsibility of the investor.
  • Core16 may hold positions in the stocks mentioned in this post and may buy or sell them at any time.


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The End of Driving: Autonomous Cars Create a New Consumer Space

Tesla recently began offering paid robotaxi rides to select users in Austin. A safety operator is still present, but this real-world test signals how close we are to full autonomy. In Europe, Tesla's supervised FSD is also being tested in cities like Paris and Madrid, seen as groundwork for regulatory approval.

As autonomy enters daily life, the 2030s may redefine the car interior. No longer a driving space, it becomes a mobile environment for work, rest, and leisure. The catalyst: VR and AR. As immersive content matures, cars will evolve into platforms for entertainment, productivity, commerce, and even housing.

What this could look like:

1.    The in-car entertainment room

-     Cars connect to the metaverse via headsets or displays. Riders enjoy immersive films, games, and concerts. The vehicle becomes a private theater.

2.    The mobile office

-     With 3D avatars and real-time collaboration, cars become moving offices. Commute time becomes productive time.

3.    Drive-based immersive commerce

-     Passengers browse virtual malls, try on products, and connect with physical retail. Ads and content lead directly to purchases, reshaping commerce.

4.    Housing and urban shifts

-     If work and play happen in transit, demand shifts from urban cores to outer areas. The value of proximity fades. Living decisions shift from distance to in-transit utility.

In a driverless era, time inside the car is content time. The vehicle becomes a monetizable platform. This fusion of mobility and media marks the start of a broader convergence.

The real question is no longer where to live, but what can you do while moving.



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  • All posts by Sellsmart are for informational purposes only. Final investment decisions should be made with careful judgment and at the investor’s own risk.
  • The content of this post may be inaccurate, and any profits or losses resulting from trades are solely the responsibility of the investor.
  • Core16 may hold positions in the stocks mentioned in this post and may buy or sell them at any time.
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Nvidia Breaks $4 Trillion—And Flashes a Rare Triple Signal

Nvidia Flashes Three Simultaneous Bullish Signals

A $4T milestone backed by a rare technical convergence

On July 9, 2025, Nvidia (NVDA) sent a clear message to markets: not only did it become the most valuable public company in the world—it also triggered three major technical signals on the same day:

 

•     Demarker(14) broke above 0.7

•     Donchian(20) closed above the 20-day high

•     CMO (Chande Momentum Oscillator) crossed above 50

Each of these indicators alone suggests upside potential. But when they fire together, the story shifts: we’re not just seeing a short-term rally—we may be watching a new trend take hold.

From Deepseek Fears to Global No.1

Just months ago, Nvidia’s stock was under pressure. Fears of reduced AI capex (sparked by Deepseek) and renewed U.S.-China trade tensions weighed heavily. Now, Nvidia has touched an unprecedented $4 trillion in market cap—becoming the first to do so in history.

While headlines focused on Nvidia overtaking Apple and Microsoft, what’s equally notable is the technical picture forming beneath that surge.

 

Demarker(14) > 0.7

Entering the overbought zone

This indicator measures buying pressure by comparing recent highs and lows. While a reading above 0.7 is traditionally seen as “overbought,” Nvidia’s recent price behavior suggests strength, not fragility.

Recent triggers: July 9, June 24, June 17

Avg. return 1 month after trigger: +6.3%

Top 25% outcomes: +13.5%

Bottom 25%: -2.9%

Win rate: 69.9%

 

 

 

Donchian(20) Breakout

Breaking the one-month high

This trend-following indicator signals when price closes above the highest point of the past 20 days. It often marks the point where even conservative, late-entry traders begin participating.

•     Recent triggers: July 9, July 3, June 24

•     Avg. return 1 month after trigger: +5.3%

•     Top 25%: +11.9%

•     Bottom 25%: -1.7%

•     Win rate: 68.1%

 

CMO > 50

Momentum turning bullish

CMO compares the strength of up days versus down days. A break above 50 typically suggests a shift toward upward momentum.

•     Recent triggers: July 9, July 7, June 26

•     Avg. return 1 month after trigger: +4.0%

•     Top 25%: +10.7%

•     Bottom 25%: -4.0%

•     Win rate: 61.4%

 

A Triple Convergence That Matters

Each signal comes from a different angle:

•     Demarker = market sentiment

•     Donchian = price trend

•     CMO = momentum strength

 

When all three align on the same day, it’s not random—it’s a signal that the underlying market dynamics are synchronizing.

Over the past decade, Demarker(14) > 0.7 has occurred 212 times. Its track record holds. Combine that with Donchian breakouts and momentum confirmation from CMO, and this isn’t just noise—it’s structure.

 

Bottom Line: A Setup, Not a Spike

This isn’t necessarily a “buy now or miss out” moment. But it may be the beginning of a new mid-term bullish cycle for Nvidia.

Three signals. Three mechanisms. One direction.

Technical analysis doesn’t predict the future. But when signals align, it gives you better odds—and better timing—for when to pay attention.



[Compliance Note]

  • All posts by Sellsmart are for informational purposes only. Final investment decisions should be made with careful judgment and at the investor’s own risk.
  • The content of this post may be inaccurate, and any profits or losses resulting from trades are solely the responsibility of the investor.
  • Core16 may hold positions in the stocks mentioned in this post and may buy or sell them at any time.
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