'KPop Demon Hunters' Cast Says Animation Makes Them 'Way Cooler'
- KPop: Demon Hunters, an animated musical action-fantasy film by Sony Pictures Animation, premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025.
- The film explores a K-pop girl group, Huntrix, who secretly inherit a demon-hunting legacy while battling the rival demon boy band Saja Boys to protect their fanbase.
- Production involved Korean cultural research, top K-pop producers from TheBlackLabel, and a unique CG anime-inspired visual style, with voices by actors Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo.
- The soundtrack includes seven original songs performed by artists including TWICE members and Huntrix's singers, with lyrics primarily in English and some Korean to maintain accessibility without subtitles.
- The film concludes with Huntrix defeating demon king Gwi-Ma, restoring the protective Honmoon barrier, and reaffirming their bond amid themes of identity, acceptance, and fandom culture.
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Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' takes world by storm
A new K-pop sensation is captivating audiences worldwide, not just with their music but with their extraordinary ability to hunt demons, as Netflix’s original animated film, “KPop Demon Hunters,” has become an overnight global phenomenon. The new animation, released worldwide Friday, rocketed to the No. 1 spot in 22 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, India, Mexico and Japan, signaling a successful run. “KP…
KPop Demon Hunters Ending Explained: Rumi’s Secret and What It Means for Sequel, Find Out What Happens to Jinu
KPop Demon Hunters ends with a major twist about its main character Rumi, she is part demon. Throughout the film, Rumi struggles with her identity, hiding her demonic side with the help of her adoptive mother, Celine. It is later revealed that Rumi’s father was a demon, and her mother, a former hunter, died when Rumi was just a baby. This discovery nearly breaks her bond with fellow Huntrix members Mira and Zoey. Despite this, Rumi’s journey is …
"KPop Demon Hunters" Art Director Alludes To Top Girl Group Member Being Her Inspiration For The Main Character
KPop Demon Hunters is an animated action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation that fuses the glitz of K-pop with supernatural thrills. Set in a sleek, alternate version of Seoul, the story centers on an internationally famous girl group who lead a secret double life—performing as pop idols by day and fighting off demonic threats by night.…Continue reading on Koreaboo
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