Ahn Hyo-seop, the voice of Jinwoo from the hit Netflix animation K-pop Demon Hunters, just dropped a surprise cover of the OST track “Free”—and it’s melting hearts worldwide.
A Surprise Drop with a Big Reaction 💥
On July 1, fans were treated to a soulful rendition of “Free” performed by Ahn Hyo-seop himself. His voice, emotion, and command of the track stunned netizens and quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Comments poured in: “Is he about to debut as an idol?”, “His vocals are seriously underrated!”
Even K-pop Demon Hunters co-star Arden Cho, who voiced ‘Lumi’ from the girl group Huntress, couldn’t help but comment on the post, playfully saying, “You should’ve done it with me~” 🫶
OST on Fire 🔥
The K-pop Demon Hunters OST is already a chart-topper. It recently soared to No. 8 on the Billboard 200, with “Free” and other tracks like “Soda Pop” and “Golden” trending on Spotify’s global charts. Ahn Hyo-seop’s cover only adds fuel to the fire.
Not Just a Voice Actor 🎬
This marks Ahn’s first full English voice acting role, and he didn’t disappoint. His subtle emotional nuances and vocal tone brought Jinwoo to life, deepening fans’ connection to the character.
What’s Next for Ahn Hyo-seop?
He’s set to debut on the big screen in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint this July, playing the mysterious ‘Supervisor.’ Then in 2026, he returns to the small screen in the realistic drama Sold Out Again Today. From anime to acting, Ahn Hyo-seop is proving he’s a multi-talented force in entertainment.
Article Source: Hankyung – Korea Economic Daily
Image Source: Image via Weverse (Ahn Hyo-seop), provided by THE PRESENT Co.
