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KPop Demon Hunters Debuts on Netflix as K-Pop Idols Turn Demon Slayers

Fusing authentic K-pop culture with stylized demon-hunting action, the film offers an energetic exploration of identity

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Overview

  • The animated musical fantasy premiered on Netflix on June 20 after a development period that began over nine years ago
  • Huntrix’s trio of Rumi, Mira and Zoey balance sold-out performances with secret missions to protect fans from soul-stealing demons
  • Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo and Ahn Hyo-seop lead a voice cast that also features Ken Jeong, Byung-hun Lee and Yunjin Kim
  • Original music propels the story, including TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung’s lead single “Takedown”
  • Critics have lauded the anime-influenced CG, vibrant color palette and high-energy fight sequences as standout elements