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Netflix‘s breakout animated hit KPop Demon Hunters may contain a hidden tribute to Alice in Wonderland. Yumyan, aka the Derpy Tiger, the feline companion of Jinu, shares several striking similarities with Cheshire Cat from Tim Burton’s 2010 movie Alice in Wonderland. The parallels suggest that the character may be a subtle homage to Lewis Carroll’s world of Wonderland.

Like Cheshire Cat, Derpy is a large, non-verbal, feline creature. It was initially aligned with the antagonist side, but later reveals a loyal side. In Alice, the Cheshire Cat is a beast controlled by the Red Queen. After Alice shows kindness, she becomes an ally. Similarly, Derpy is introduced as a courier working for Jinu, the leader of the demon boy group Saja Boys.

He is dim-witted but fiercely loyal. In one scene, he offers Rumi’s bracelet to his master Jinu and tries to remind him of his humanity...

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack will be released on vinyl on October 17 via Republic Records.

In addition to tracks by the fictitious Huntr/X and Saja Boys plus K-pop stars Twice and more, the album includes a score suite composed by Marcelo Zarvos.

Pressed on black vinyl, the record is packaged with an exclusive fold-out poster and one of four randomly inserted photo cards.

Tracklist:

Takedown – Twice How It’s Done – Huntr/X Soda Pop – Saja Boys Strategy – Twice Takedown – Huntr/X Your Idol – Saja Boys Free – Rumi and Jinu (Ejae and Andrew Choi) What It Sounds Like – Huntr/X Love Maybe – MeloMance Path – Jokers Score Suite – Marcelo Zarvos

Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the movie quickly became a global sensation after hitting Netflix in June.

When Korean pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect...

One of the biggest aspects that draws people to Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is how it deals with heavy themes. Discussing shame and acceptance can sometimes be too dark for a movie targeted to kids, but KPop Demon Hunters brilliantly weaves these themes throughout the bright colors and catchy tunes.

But one character is under fire for how she handles the darkness mixed with the light.

Celine (Yunjin Kim) is the mentor and mother figure of the K-Pop girls' band, Huntr/X. She was one of the demon hunters/K-Pop stars of her generation, and she taught Rumi, Mira, and Zoey everything she knew. The only problem? Everything she knew was about hiding any imperfections and weaknesses. In Celine's mind, that was the only way to be strong enough to defeat all the demons. But things get complicated when the girl Celine raised like a daughter, Rumi, is half-demon.

Monsters beware: The KPop Demon Hunters are here to slay the day.

When K-pop superstars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) aren’t selling out stadiums or topping Billboard charts, they’re using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger. Together, they must face their biggest threat — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

The animated film, which is currently streaming on Netflix, comesfrom Sony Pictures Animation, is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and features a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang, and Appelhans. The story comes from Kang.

Cho, Hong, and Yoo lead the ensemble as the film’s superstar girl group Huntr/X, while Ahn Hyo-seop voices a member of the rival boy band posing their biggest threat yet.

“We have an amazing voice cast, and...

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KPop Demon Hunters premiered in June 2025, and it has been the talk of the town ever since. From the movie’s OSTs reaching new highs on music charts to the actors finding global acclaim, KPop Demon Hunters has reinvented the fandom culture all over again. The movie focuses on Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who are members of the group Huntr/X.

The trio moonlights as demon-fighting stars who are fated to keep goodness alive. The movie has launched its voice-over cast to newfound fame. But did you know that Arden Cho, who voiced Rumi, was a part of a beloved but underrated Netflix romcom titled Partner Track just a few years ago?

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In KPop Demon Hunters, music isn’t just an experience — it’s a force for good.

The film, which is now streaming on Netflix, follows K-pop superstars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) who use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from the ever-present supernatural danger. Their biggest threat comes in the form of rival group The Saja Boys, who are actually demons in disguise.

The story is told through dazzling visuals from Sony Pictures Animation, as well as a heart-racing soundtrack featuring an original score by composer Marcelo Zarvos (The Diplomat, Fences).

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans also enlisted an array of top-level music producers to deliver chart-worthy K-pop tracks, including Theblacklabel co-founder Teddy, who’s worked with artists such as Taeyang and the K-pop group Blackpink; Grammy winner Lindgren, who worked with...

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Are you ready for the takedown? It was an unexpected surprise for fictional groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys to completely dominate the summer, but now they’re making real waves on the charts (and in our hearts). Six songs from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack have now taken over Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, with “Golden” and Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” having just risen into the top 10 slots.

“KPop Demon Hunters” made Netflix history during the week of July 28, becoming the streamer’s fourth most-watched English-language movie to date. In the seven weeks since its debut, the action musical secured 158.8 million views.

The animated movie from Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans has now been more widely watched in its first 90 days than Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Garner’s “The Adam Project,” Sandra Bullock’s “Bird Box,” Cameron Diaz and Jaime Foxx’s “Back in Action,” Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind,” Ryan Gosling’s “The Gray Man,” Millie Bobby Brown’s “Damsel” and Robert Rodriguez’s “We Can Be Heroes.” It also bumped “We Can Be Heroes” out of Netflix’s top 10 most popular English-language movies list.

And since the 90-day cutoff for “KPop Demon Hunters” won’t happen until mid-September, chances are high that ranking will only be going up, up, up.

Despite the success of Netflix’s latest hit,...

When songwriters Mark Sonnenblick and Ejae were first contacted to work on Netflix’s ambitious animated musical KPop Demon Hunters, the two thought it would be a fun and unique project to add to their musical résumés. A madcap animated film following a K-pop girl group that moonlights as the mystical destroyers of an invisible demon realm — what’s bolder than that?

But now, five weeks after KPop Demon Hunters’ Netflix premiere, the film has skyrocketed to take the title of the streaming platform’s most-watched animated film ever. As for the music,...

K-pop has become such a global music phenomenon that it’s a wonder its groups haven’t been tapped to star in more Hollywood movies. Netflix has somewhat rectified that with an animated musical that has seemingly come out of nowhere to become one of its most popular offerings ever (take that, Adam Sandler).

It’s not hard to see why. KPop Demon Hunters delivers not only a cornucopia of earworms whose melodies will be lingering in your brain for weeks, but also a fast and funny genre mash-up that puts most theatrical animated releases to shame. Considering that the accompanying soundtrack album has been conquering the charts as well, sequels are all but inevitable.

The titular heroes are the superstar girl group Huntr/x (be advised that’s the last time I’ll be typing that name), consisting of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong) and Zooey (Ji-young Yoo...

KPop Demon Hunters Faces AI Controversy As Song Gets Vulgar Twist – Legal Action On The Way! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Netflix’s latest original animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, has gotten entangled in a new controversy. While the movie was earning all the massive achievements from topping the Netflix charts to becoming the most-watched animated film, it has now faced a controversy where one of the soundtracks of the movie has been AI-altered with sexually explicit lyrics. The altered version has been circulating on various social media platforms, including YouTube and online communities.

For those who don’t know, the film is about a girl group named Huntrix, who are K-pop stars by day and demon slayers by night. However, when they meet the demon boy band, the Saja Boys, they face a lot of trouble. One of the tracks that Saja Boys sang in the film, Soda Pop, has now been manipulated with vulgar lyrics.

KPop Demon Hunters Cast Guide: Who’s Who In Netflix’s Viral K-Pop Musical Fantasy Film ( Photo Credit – X )

Over the last couple of weeks, a blockbuster streaming success has come to the surface. Kpop Demon Hunters has shattered records, won hearts, and rallied fans for a sequel they are dying for. The musical fantasy film revolves around singers Rumi, Mira and Zoey who form the band Huntrix.

They are popular as Kpop stars but have a secret identity of being demon hunters. The trio aims to protect their fans from monsters and demons who are posing a major supernatural threat to the world. But they have to face the rival boy demon band Saja Boys this time. Here’s the full cast guide.

KPop Demon Hunters: Cast & Character Guide Arden Cho as Rumi

Rumi is the leader of Huntric and is confident and hardworking. She keeps her fellow band...

Can’t stop singing “Soda Pop” by the Saja Boys? Then, you’re not alone. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has been dominating the streaming platform (and our social media feeds) for weeks now. After spending countless weeks at the number one spot on the Netflix Top 10 Movies list (and recently breaking a major streaming record on the platform), it seems only right for the streamer to be interested in making a follow-up to the global success. So, as far as sequels go, where does KPop Demon Hunters stand? Let’s just say that fans have not seen the last of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.

In a new article published by The Wrap, two sources close to Netflix revealed to the publication that the streamer is interested in making not one, but two sequels to KPop Demon Hunters. Additionally, the sources reported that the company plans to create a stage musical,...

They sing. They dance. They kick demon ass so well that KPop Demon Hunters have become a global phenomenon. So much so that Netflix is already eyeing sequels and more.

Sony Pictures Animation’s animated hit, now streaming on Netflix, continues to smash records.

It became the first Netflix original film to reach a new viewing peak in its sixth week and is now the most popular animated Netflix movie of all time, per the streamer. The film’s music, particularly the track “Golden,” has reclaimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

All of which to say that KPop Demon Hunters has fans clamoring for more, and The Wrap notes that Netflix is already considering ways to expand the film’s success through sequels and beyond. “Among the projects being bandied about at Netflix are a stage musical, live-action remake, series, and, of course, a pair of sequels to...

Earlier this week, Sony Pictures Animation’s “KPop Demon Hunters” made Netflix history.

It became the first Netflix original film to reach a new viewing peak in its sixth week – a massive 26.3 million views, topping the previous week (25.8 million) and the week before that (24.2 million). In its sixth week it also became “the most popular Netflix animated film of all time,” according to the streaming giant.

Additionally, it was in the top 10 in all countries ranked and it should be entering the Netflix all-time top 10 in the next week or so. Plus, “Golden,” a song from its bop-filled soundtrack, returned to the #1 spot on the Billboard Global 200. All of this cemented the fact that “Kpop Demon Hunters” isn’t just a movie but a rare worldwide phenomenon.

TheWrap has learned that “KPop Demon Hunter” is about to expand into a number of related projects, including sequels and a live-action version.

KPop Demon Hunters Breaks Records to Become Netflix’s Most-Watched Original Animated Film of All Time(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Who would have thought that an animated film about demons and K-pop stars would set a new benchmark for Netflix? But that’s exactly what Maggie Kang’s film, KPop Demon Hunters, did. It has become the most-watched original animated film on the platform. For those who don’t know, the storyline revolves around a girl band named Huntrix featuring Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who are K-pop stars by day and demon hunters by night.

But things take a different turn when they come face-to-face with the demon boy band, The Saja Boys, led by Jinu. Chaos is unleashed, and the Huntrix almost loses their power to save the city and Honmoon. Set in an alternate universe of South Korea, the beautiful blend of Korean culture and modern-day aesthetics, along with a unique storyline,...

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The story begins when three yakuza corpses are found shot to death at Tsukiji. They are members of the Mitsuyoshi Group, active in Shinjuku. Given the simmering tensions with the rival Kumasa Group, both the public and the police assume the murders are part of a preemptive strike by Kumasa. However, the real culprit is Takanashi, a former Japan Self-Defense Forces soldier and elite sharpshooter whose fiancée, Reiko Amamiya, was killed during an earlier conflict between the two gangs. Seeking revenge, Takanashi begins manipulating both groups from the shadows,...

Netflix just can't stop winning. After Happy Gilmore 2 just celebrated the biggest U.S. opening for a Netflix film of all time, KPop Demon Hunters is in with another record.

The fantasy animated film debuted on the streaming platform on June 20, and it hasn't left the top spots in the charts since. The musical has received widely positive reviews from critics and subscribers, and has been a global sensation. Over a month since its release, KPop Demon Hunters just became the most popular Netflix animated film of all time, Tudum confirmed.

Following its release on the platform, KPop Demon Hunters has been holding on to the No. 1 and 2 spots throughout its six-week life. For the week between Jul. 21 and 27, the fantasy animated musical was in second place behind Happy Gilmore 2 with another 26.3 million views and 43.9 million hours viewed.

In its premiere week, KPop Demon Hunters debuted in second...

As fans clamor for a sequel announcement for KPop Demon Hunters, it seems Netflix is going to have no choice but listen to their demands. The streamer has enjoyed the praise from the fantasy action flick, which follows a popular K-Pop group that also hunt down demons, garnering a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, KPop Demon Hunters has reached a milestone that puts it in a league of its own in Netflix's vast library.

As reported by Animation Magazine, KPop Demon Hunters has become the most popular animated film of all time on Netflix. The fantasy musical has spent the last six weeks on the streamer's Top 10 list, and it seems the critically acclaimed film has shown no signs of stepping down from the streaming charts. KPop Demon Hunters has reportedly reached 26.3 million views since releasing on the platform on June 20. It can sometimes be difficult to quantify success in the streaming world,...

There are very few musical anime like KPop Demon Hunters that hit the right spot for audiences. In a pleasant turn of events for anime fans, Netflix has crowned KPop Demon Hunters as its most-watched animated film. The 2025 film has dethroned all previous records, including titles from Studio Ghibli, becoming the first film on the platform to reach a new viewership peak in the fifth week after its release (via Netflix on X).

Since its release on June 20, 2025, the animated fantasy film from Sony Pictures Animation has constantly been in the news for topping charts in 90+ countries. A global triumph like this highlights not only the movie’s entertainment value but also Netflix’s ability to compete with prestige animation studios in generating cultural touchstones.

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The massive success of KPop Demon Hunters has sparked major buzz for a continuation. The film...

Beyoncé has set several new records after wrapping her wildly successful Cowboy Carter tour, which now holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing country tour ever.

The 32-show run tour grossed a whopping $407.6 million with 1.6 million tickets sold, according to Billboard Boxscore. (Boxscore has been collecting touring data and figures from various industry sources — artists, venues, promoters — for almost 40 years.)

Additionally, Pollstar, the trade publication for the concert industry, credited the Cowboy Carter Tour with making over $400 million, a feat that no other country tour has ever achieved. They also...

Beyoncé wrapped up her “Cowboy Carter Tour” at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night with a spectacular finale concert that featured a number of surprise guests. Most notably, Queen Bey reunited with Destiny’s Child on stage for the first time in seven years. The trio performed “Lose My Breath” and “Bootylicious,” along with Beyoncé’s own song “Energy.”

The night also saw Beyoncé share the stage with her husband, Jay-Z, for a performance of “Crazy in Love.” Hov also stuck around to rap through “N*ggas in Paris” solo. Shaboozey made a cameo for “Sweet Honey Buckiin’,” and both of Beyoncé’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, also popped up on stage during the concert.

All told, Beyoncé performed a spectacular 44-song, eight-act set to conclude her “Cowboy Carter Tour” in epic fashion. The concert also came just hours after Donald Trump called for her prosecution over...

Though it may not have had its own panel, the presence of KPop Demon Hunters was still felt at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. While promoting his own new TV series, one of the voice actors of KPop Demon Hunters was asked about the Netflix smash hit, prompting him to reflect on its success.

The animated fantasy adventure movie about a K-pop girl group who double as demon hunters has defied all expectations, to say the least. KPop Demon Hunters is still topping the streaming charts, a month after its initial release, and is being talked about as a contender for Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature at the Oscars next year.

ScreenRant's Ash Crossan spoke with industry icon Daniel Dae Kim about his new action thriller TV show Butterfly at San Diego Comic-Con, and asked about the actor's experience with KPop Demon Hunters as well. Kim, who plays the...

Beyoncé is taking the stage this weekend at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas!

The 43-year-old entertainer will perform her final two shows of the Cowboy Carter Tour on Friday (July 25) and Saturday (July 26) in Nevada.

Throughout the tour, Beyoncé has performed most of her Cowboy Carter album, and even included songs from Renaissance – Check out the full set list!

Since the tour started, many people have taken note of the tour dancers, which, of course, includes Beyonce‘s eldest child, Blue Ivy Carter. Her other daughter Rumi also appears on stage this tour.

As people are wondering who the dancers are, we did some research and found all 29 dancers hitting the stage with Beyoncé, and how to follow them on Instagram!

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KPop Demon Hunters continues to slay.

For the week of July 14, the animated musical fantasy film held onto the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s English films ranking, while pulling off a first for the streamer.

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What was the milestone? KPop Demon Hunters amassed 25.8 million views — up 1.6 million, to its biggest week of viewing — in its fifth week of release, something no...

Features the voices of: Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo | Written and Directed by Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang

When it comes to film titles, conversations are often shared about misleading examples. For instance, Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur is nothing like one would expect from the title alone. A fascinating conversation can be had about the inverse, where a title tells you everything that you need to know about the film. In that regard, KPop Demon Hunters is a film that does exactly what it says on the tin.

The story follows K-Pop superstars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo). As the girl group, Huntr/x, they sell out stadiums and perform to their legions of fans. Behind the scenes, the trio fight demons to protect humanity, with their growing fandom invigorating the group’s abilities.

In order to stop the demons, Huntr/x’s...

Tyler Perry (Sistas) has proven himself as a valuable asset to Netflix. Just recently, the comedian and filmmaker managed to take over the streamer's charts with the surprise hit movie Straw, which dominated the global Top 10 and accumulated millions of views. It was pretty safe to say that the new installment of the Madeafranchise, Madea's Destination Wedding, would be a top performer – and it was. The new movie just didn't count on a dark horse that is quickly becoming one of Netflix's biggest hits ever: KPop Demon Hunters.

This past week, the animated movie continued its winning streak among the Netflix Top 10 globally. Ever since it premiered, the movie has ranked among the most-watched titles on the platform, and this week it added 24 million views to its total – which, at 80 million views, makes it one of Netflix's biggest animated movies ever. In addition to a surprising performance on Netflix, the...

Demon Hunters Gwi Ma (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

KPop Demon Hunters is getting all the attention in the world. It’s no longer just any ordinary animated movie, but it’s becoming a trend across the globe. People are making videos on the songs, getting ready as the characters, and it has become a global phenomenon. The storyline revolves around a girl gang, Huntrix, who are pop stars by day but demon slayers by night. The group consists of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. However, things take a different turn when they meet with the demon boy band Saja Boys, led by Jinu, instructed by Gwi Ma.

Directed by Maggie Kang, the film features a stellar cast as voice actors. While Arden Cho plays Rumi, May Hong can be heard as Mira, and Ji Young-Woo plays Zoey. On the other hand, Ahn Hyo-Seop voices Jinu, and Lee Byung-Hun can be heard as Gwi Ma.

A KPop Demon Hunters cosplayer transforms themselves into Rumi and a demon Jinu. Netflix's animated musical fantasy has become one of the most surprising and sensational movies this year, with the story focusing on a female K-pop group who are secretly demon hunters. A key part of KPop Demon Hunters' success stems from the catchy soundtrack and intriguing storytelling, which has caused word of mouth.

Recently, cosplayer plastiquetiara has shared their KPop Demon Hunters transformation as both Rumi and demon Jinu. In the first Instagram post, the cosplayer revealed the long process of dressing up as demon Jinu, which includes using different types of purple-shaded body makeup, golden contact lenses, long nails, and traditional black Korean clothing. Check it out below:

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The same cosplayer also transformed into Rumi as she performed the song "This is What It Sounds Like.

In Netflix’s original animated musical film “KPop Demon Hunters,” the trio that make up fictional K-pop band Huntr/x — Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) — rule the pop charts when they’re not working in their true calling as demon hunters. Worlds collide, though, when the Saja Boys, a new, competing boy band, reveal themselves to also be demons, with the girls being the only hope to take them down.

But this film, from directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, knows something about taking out the competition since that’s what it’s been doing since it premiered on June 20 on the streamer. Based on Netflix’s data for the week ending July 13, “KPop Demon Hunters” has spent four weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 (English) with 40,400,000 hours viewed and just reclaimed the #1 spot after being bumped from #1 to #2 last week by the release of...

“KPop Demon Hunters", from Sony Pictures Animation (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), is a ‘KPop Odyssey’, with new songs performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung of Twice, now streaming on Netflix:

“…when ‘’K-pop’ superstars ‘Rumi’, ‘Mira’ and ‘Zoey’ aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger.

“Now they must face their biggest threat - an irresistible rival boy band of monsters in disguise…”

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Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Soars To New High On Billboards 200 Chart(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Maggie Kang’s directorial animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, which was released on June 20, 2025, continues to break records in every sector. The movie’s soundtrack has reached greater heights and earned a spot on the Billboard 200. If you don’t know the storyline, Netflix’s animated film revolves around a girl band named Huntrix that consists of three girls – Rumi, Mira, and Zoey – who are pop stars by day and demon slayers by night.

Set in an alternate version of South Korea, when these K-pop idols faced a demon group, The Saja Boys, led by Jinu, things get a little messier for Huntrix. Apart from having a unique storyline, the film has a fantastic album of songs, including How It’s Done, Golden, Soda Pop, Your Idol, Takedown, and Free. These soundtracks have been attracting...

KPop Demon Hunters features the villainously endearing demon K-pop boy band called the Saja Boys, but only one of them gets any real character development. KPop Demon Hunters' story is actually about the girl group Huntr/x, who are demon hunters as well as singers, and how the Saja Boys arise to combat them on behalf of Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun), the demon king.

Because the Honmoon, the magical ward protecting the world from demons, is powered by Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey's (Ji-young Yoo) voices and their fans' appreciation for their music, a group of ambitious demons propose to Gwi-Ma that becoming a rival musical group is their best move. The group is led by Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop), a more nuanced and sympathetic character.

While Jinu's tragic backstory is explored, and he offers some emotional support to Rumi, who is struggling to accept her own demon heritage,...

KPop Demon Hunters is primarily about Arden Cho's Rumi, a half-human, half-demon hunter and K-pop singer of immense power and skill. KPop Demon Hunters' great reviews are due to its concentration on telling a clean, effective story, which, for its first outing, didn't leave too much time to explore Rumi's powers.

However, one of the directors of the new hit Netflix movie has teased that Rumi's capabilities are tumultuous, and have not seen their end. Like her fellow hunters Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), Rumi is skilled in combat and helps shield the Earth with the power of her voice — but her demon heritage means her powers likely go further.

Via Reddit, KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang essentially confirmed that we have not seen the full extent of Rumi's powers, which she likens to the inexplicable well of Neo's abilities in The Matrix. Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop...

Plot: A world-renowned K-pop girl group, Huntr/X, balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.

Review: If you’re a Netflix subscriber, the best animated movie of the year (so far) is within your grasp. KPop Demon Hunters is a perfect storm of sight, song, character chemistry, color, and emotion. It’s The Powerpuff Girls meets Blackpink. It’s a kaleidoscope of colors effortlessly rotating from bright to dark in tune to a soundtrack of genuine bangers. It’s another shot in the arm from Sony Pictures Animation, the studio that changed the game by releasing the ground-breaking film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans, the film focuses on Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), a trifecta of demon hunters disguised as the K-pop girl group Huntr/X. As a trio, their voices lend power...

Rumors have been circling about more of KPop Demon Hunters, including those pertaining to a potential director's cut, but one of the new movie's directors was confused by this discourse. Since the movie took over Netflix and KPop Demon Hunters' ending set up a sequel, people have naturally been wondering what is next for the budding franchise.

Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) have no more secrets after Rumi's demon heritage was disastrously revealed, but Huntr/x reconciled and saved the world from a demon invasion.KPop Demon Hunters' reviews reflect how it is a well-paced musical spectacle, but people still ask if there could be more.

During an Ama session on Reddit, KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang addressed the director's cut rumors, definitively shutting this theory down. Kang wasn't sure where the idea even originated since they "work on one cut of the movie,...

At the center of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters are a trio of young women, whom many can relate to, though viewers may not know their exact ages. However, one of the directors of the streaming hit recently answered any questions fans might have about who is the oldest of the fictional demon-fighting K-pop group Huntr/x.

Best friends Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) have all found happiness and support in each other, which they didn't have before. Mira's darker mind made her the "black sheep" of her family, Zoey has always warded people off with her stream of ideas, and Rumi has a contentious relationship with her adoptive mother due to her demon heritage.

In an Ama session on Reddit, KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang confirmed what she believes to be Rumi, Mira, and Zoey’s ages, to enthusiastic responses about characters being depicted in their 20s.

One year after “Brat Summer,” Chappell Roan’s rise to stardom, and a full six-month period where the lyrics “That’s that me espresso” were stuck in every American’s head, 2025 pop music has proven disappointingly ordinary. With the charts staler than ever and little new releases to enjoy on the horizon, pop excellence has to be found in unconventional places.

Enter: Huntr/x, a K-pop trio with banging leather outfits and a likable lineup that slots into the classic “Powerpuff Girls” mold: there’s the childish and sweet “Bubbles” type Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), the tough and sarcastic “Buttercup” type Mira (May Hong), and the “Blossom”-esque earnest type-a leader Rumi (Arden Cho). Since June, the group has blown up in America with an album at No. 3 on Billboard and a hit single climbing up the Hot 100. It’s a particularly impressive feat for a group that isn’t actually “real,...

What if saving the world wasn’t just about bravery or brute force—but about harmonizing perfectly timed choreography with razor-sharp swordplay? That’s the high-concept hook of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical fantasy that blends the glitz of K-pop stardom with the grit of supernatural warfare. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film follows Huntr/X—a fierce, all-girl K-pop trio who moonlight as demon slayers. While their battles unfold in dazzling animation, it’s the film’s music that truly commands attention. With explosive tracks by real-world icons like Twice, edgy experimentalists like Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, and seasoned producers including Lindgren, Jenna Andrews, and Stephen Kirk, the 12-song soundtrack in KPop Demon Hunters (2025) doesn’t just support the story—it drives it. Each track functions as a narrative beat, revealing character arcs, emotional stakes, and the pulse of a world where glamour masks danger.

The love for KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s latest animated film, and its soundtrack, only seems to be growing.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Demon Hunters follows Huntrix members Rumi, Mira and Zoey as they perform undeniably catchy K-pop tracks by day and battle demons by night. The girls spend the film facing off against a newly formed boy band, Saja Boys, a group of secret demons who are using their popularity to steal souls.

The movie, which returned to the top of Netflix’s U.S. movie top 10, has perhaps found its biggest impact in the form of its soundtrack. The compilation of mostly original songs has taken real-world music charts by storm.

The song’s lead single, “Golden,” sung by the girl group Huntrix (Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami), hit No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart on Thursday — it remained in the top spot in the U.

The number one movie streaming on Netflix in the US currently isn’t new release The Old Guard 2, but a high-concept animated feature that’s been steadily climbing the rankings since its June 20 debut. If that’s not indicator enough that the Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters is quickly becoming a global smash hit, the movie’s soundtrack is steadily surging on the Billboard Global 200. The film is also in high demand from game developers eager for a collab. Merch? You bet.

And it’s easy to see why KPop Demon Hunters is fast becoming a global sensation; it’s catchy as hell.

The latest team-up between Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation (Academy Award-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) introduces Huntrix, a mega-popular K-pop trio eager for global domination to achieve one central goal: ridding the world of demons. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the latest generation of demon hunters...

K-Pop Demon Hunters Defies the Odds with Just 6.2% Drop, Stays in Netflix Top 10 After 3 Weeks (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Netflix’s animated movie, K-Pop Demon Hunters, which was released on June 20, 2025, is still captivating both domestic and international audiences with its unique storyline. Maggie Kang’s directorial not only impressed the viewers with the plot but also the amazing album of songs that continues to hold a grip on the top streaming tunes. The initial viewership rating had left the netizens shocked, but even after three weeks, as it maintains its spot, the fans are going gaga about it.

Set in an alternate version of South Korea, the storyline of the movie revolves around a girl gang named Huntrix led by three girls – Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who are pop stars by day and demon slayers by night. They try to keep the Honmoon intact and golden to protect the...

Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters Overtakes BTS & Blackpink’s Spotify Streams!(Photo Credit –Netflix)

BTS once set the bar sky-high for K-pop, but KPop Demon Hunters is climbing right past some of its milestones. This animated Netflix hit has quietly turned into a monster success, not only for its streaming numbers but also for the noise it’s making in music. The project, which began as a fantasy movie about a girl group battling demons through music, has now become something bigger and more of a pop culture moment.

Netflix’s Animated Hit Becomes A Surprise Music Sensation

While fans continue to keep the film in Netflix’s Top 10, the soundtrack is getting equal attention on Spotify. Songs like Golden and What It Sounds Like carry the emotional weight of the characters behind them. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey fight their doubts and fears through lyrics, and that message lands with...

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If you're on this page, you're here for Empire's list of the 26 best kids' movies on Netflix UK — that's what the header promises, and it's what the list that awaits as you scroll down delivers. But for us, it's also a bit of a chance to reconnect with the budding young cinephile within. You see, there’s a unique magic about the films you discover as a child. Whether it’s a fantastical voyage to a wondrous realm, an animated adventure that ignites the imagination, a formative first encounter with a favourite hero or feared villain, or perhaps a poignant coming-of-age tale that helps prepare us to take our first steps into a wider world, of one thing we can be certain — the movies we see when we’re kids stay with us for life.

The very best kids movies go even further, playing a pivotal role in shaping who...

KPop Demon Hunters, as a movie, has proven to be a huge streaming success for Netflix, but its musical status is raising it even higher. The animated fantasy adventure inspired by K-pop and Korean mythology follows a K-pop girl group, who double as demon hunters, using the power of their voices to shield humanity.

While the movie continues to trend on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack is just as popular on music platforms. Highlights include "Golden" and "What It Sounds Like," both of which illustrate the insecurities and fear experienced by Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young-Yoo), and how they overcome them.

KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack hit new milestones this past week, as fictional demon boy band The Saja Boys' track "Your Idol" reached No. 2 on Spotify's U.S. ranking on July 3, making it the highest-charting track by a K-pop boy group ever, surpassing BTS's "Dynamite" (via Vulture).

Meanwhile,...

As South Korean pop culture continues to dominate the globe, the Netflix animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters" effectively blends influences and leans into the international appeal of Korean entertainment. Mixing energetic pop songs with K-drama storytelling stakes, the movie has topped Netflix's streaming charts and proven original animation can still thrive. Beyond the film's streaming success, however, the production's soundtrack is also breaking records, with its major single "Golden" now up for awards consideration. This breathtaking popularity on multiple fronts is a clear testament to the growing ubiquity of South Korean entertainment worldwide and signals the country's cultural spread is only gaining momentum.

For the uninitiated, "KPop Demon Hunters" is an animated musical about a K-pop girl group that hunts demons, as the title suggests. The story focuses on Huntr/x, a girl group enjoying global success while also secretly hunting demons and using their musical abilities to maintain a magical barrier protecting the world.

"KPop Demon Hunters" topping the Netflix charts is one of 2025's most surprising success stories. With animation recently stumbling at the box office and live-action remakes (ranging from "How to Train Your Dragon" to various Disney titles) being all of the rage, it seems that original animation has taken a backseat. However, the success of Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' movie proves that there is still an appetite for unique storytelling out there -- but will its success lead to a sequel?

As the title implies, "KPop Demon Hunters" is a musical about a girl group that takes on evil, otherworldly creatures. The story centers on a trio known as Huntr/X -- Rumi (Arden Cho/Ejae), Mira (May Hong/Audrey Nuna), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo/Rei Ami) -- as they use their musical gifts to achieve global superstardom and keep the Honmoon barrier sealed. That said, demons are tricky...

It was a night K-Pop fans around the world wouldn’t forget: Superstar groups Huntrix and Saja Boys would go head to head at this year’s International Idol Awards.

There was only one catch: the International Idol Awards aren’t real — and neither are those groups. Both groups can be seen in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, a slick animated feature that chronicles the adventures of Huntrix, a girl group comprised of three members who just happen to also fight monsters from the underworld. While the film has become the streamers latest surprise hit, even more surprising is the fact that its soundtrack has taken the real-world internet, and music charts, by storm.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Demon Hunters follows Huntrix members Rumi, Mira and Zoey as they perform undeniably catchy K-pop tracks by day and battle demons by night. The girls spend the film facing...

“Golden” is going for the gold. The powerful anthem from Netflix’s hit animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” will be submitted by the streamer for awards consideration, Variety has learned exclusively.

The song is also becoming an official single, with a three-track bundle, including “Golden,” “Golden – Instrumental” and “Golden – A Cappella,” to be released by Republic Records on Friday, July 4.

“KPop Demon Hunters” follows Rumi, Mira and Zoey, known to the world as K-Pop girl group Huntr/x, as they use the power of their voices to slay soul-eating demons and protect their devoted fans.

Since the June 20 release of the film produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the soundtrack has rocketed up the charts, debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, making it the highest soundtrack debut of 2025. The fictional Huntr/x is the top female group at Spotify by daily streams, and the album is the No. 1 most-streamed project on Spotify daily.