‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ Ignites Global Craze on Netflix
Jun 24, 2025
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The action fantasy animation `K-pop Demon Hunters" is about K-pop superstars 'Rumi', 'Mira', and 'Joy' as hidden heroes who protect the world behind the scenes, and is gaining explosive popularity around the world.
In the Netflix film 'K-pop Demon Hunters', there is a story that has never been seen before, centering on the most popular K-pop idol 'Huntrix' and the rival group 'Lion Boys'. The fresh setting that 'Huntricks' is not just an idol but a shield to protect the world by expelling evil spirits with their own voices, 'Hunter' and that the members of their rival 'Lion Boys' are all composed of evil spirits has instantly captured the hearts of viewers around the world.
In particular, details incorporated throughout the work, such as music that cannot be forgotten once heard, traditional elements of Korea, and Korean culture, such as 'Golden', 'Soda Pop', and 'Takedown, which remind people of actual K-pop. Viewers are enthusiastically responding to details that properly mix Korean culture and modern K-pop culture, and details that incorporate Korean tradition. In addition, the favorable reviews from domestic and foreign media following the record of 96% of Rotten Tomatoes Tomatoes makes us realize that 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is creating a worldwide craze.
In response to the enthusiastic response to the song, director Maggie Kang wrote that "K-Pop Demon Hunters" is the first animated film to feature Korean culture against the backdrop of modern Korea, and it is significant that both voice actors and vocalists were cast as Korean talents. It is very rewarding to realize the goals I have dreamed of since I first started working and to share this experience with the cast." Director Chris Applehans, who co-directed, said "I wanted to make a movie full of fun and trends and bold action. At the same time, I wanted to capture the moment and feeling of a really good song capturing people's hearts, neutralizing all discrimination and darkness existing in the world, and losing power even to the demons in us," he said, making him think again about the message contained in the interesting story of K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Showing the new world of 'K-pop exorcism action', 'K-pop Demon Hunters' is streaming ravely only on Netflix.
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