I'm hungry again for the success of the world's No. 1 K-pop Demon Hunters..an unreasonable claim that he stole culture
Jun 23, 2025
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According to FlixPatrol, which analyzes the ranking of online video streaming platforms on the 23rd, the popularity of Netflix's original 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is on the rise. Since its release on the 20th, 'K-pop Demon Hunters', which ranked No. 1 in the world on the 21st, has topped the list on the 22nd, signaling a long-term success. 93 countries, including South Korea, have succeeded in making the top 10, up 64 from the first day. Compared to the previous day's No. 1 ranking in 22 countries, the number of countries increased by four to rank No. 1 in 26 countries.
K-pop Demon Hunters' is an action fantasy animation about K-pop superstars 'Rumi', 'Mira' and 'Joy' as hidden heroes who protect the world behind the scenes. A popular group that fills a large stadium with fans, they become brave devil hunters in the absence of a performance, defending people from the supernatural threats lurking around them. Then one day, a boy group that captivates people with the charm of magic appears like a comet, and Rumi, Mira, and Joey find out that they are demons hiding secrets. To confront those at greatest risk ever, the three start an irreversible fight.
Ahn Hyo-seop, from the Netflix series 'Into Your Time', the drama 'Romantic Doctor Kim Sa' Season 2, 'In-house Confronting', etc., tried dubbing in English for the first time. Lee Byung-hun is said to have opened a new horizon in voice acting by playing the role of an intense villain. In addition, Sony Pictures Animation, such as the films 'Spider-Man: Across the Universe' and 'Monster Hotel', is in charge of production, and Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the group TWICE are expected to participate in the OST. In addition, Korean elements such as Namsan Seoul Tower, tile-roofed houses, and underworld lions added to the fun of watching.
In particular, the background of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is Korea, with downtown Seoul and palaces viewed from Namsan Tower in the background, and traditional Korean architecture and legendary animal white tigers. In addition, the emergence of traditional Korean knots and oriental medicine is another point that makes viewers happy. Even though it is not a domestic production work, it has been receiving favorable reviews for accurately capturing the beauty of Korea, and it has been on a roll at home and abroad.
But in China, this is the case of stealing the culture of China""Criticism appears, drawing attention. The work is drawing attention as more than 600 reviews have been registered on China's largest review platform, Douban. The absurd claim of `Chinese culture' continues regarding the traditional elements related to Korea in the works. Chinese netizens are making absurd claims that"Korea stole China's."
Since Netflix is not officially serviced in China, most of these reviews seem to have been written through illegal viewing. In response, Korean netizens are also complaining about China's illegal viewing. China has previously illegally watched popular dramas 'Squid Game' series or 'I was completely deceived' and 'The Glory' that have been serviced through Netflix.
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