👊 ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Takes Over the World with K-pop + Exorcism Action
Netflix’s original animation ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has taken the world by storm, landing #1 globally just one day after release, according to streaming tracker FlixPatrol.
Released on June 20, the movie immediately topped the charts in 22 countries, including the US, UK, South Korea, Japan, Germany, India, and France.
🧚♀️ Plot: Superstar Idols by Day, Demon Slayers by Night!
Meet Huntress members LUMI, MIRA, and JOY — a dazzling K-pop girl group hiding a fierce secret. Behind the glittering stage, they fight evil spirits threatening the human world. 🔥
It’s K-pop meets action-fantasy, and global fans are OBSESSED.
🎙️ Who’s Behind the Magic?
- Directed by Maggie Kang (Korean-Canadian) and Chris Appelhans
- Produced by Sony Pictures Animation (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
- Voiced by
- Ahn Hyo-seop as JINU, the reaper boy-band leader of SajaBoys (English dub)
- Lee Byung-hun as the villainous spirit Gwima (dual-language voice role)
- Original Soundtrack by TWICE!
- Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung sang the explosive OST ‘Takedown’
📍 Korean Culture Highlights
- The animation features iconic Korean elements like Namsan Tower, hanok rooftops, and grim reapers (저승사자)
- It’s a feast for both anime lovers and K-pop stans
💬 Fan Buzz 🌎
“Finally! A K-pop anime that’s not just fluff—this SLAPS!”
“Seeing Korean folklore in animation form is so refreshing.”
“TWICE’s ‘Takedown’ is on repeat. This soundtrack is 🔥🔥🔥”
“Ahn Hyo-seop as a reaper? I’m DEAD 💀”
🚀 Why It’s Trending
- Unique fusion of idol culture + supernatural action
- Global K-pop boom expanding into storytelling mediums
- High production value + Hollywood-Korean collaboration
- Massive fan base across Netflix, anime, and K-pop fandoms
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Original Source: Edaily Korea – K-Pop Demon Hunters hits global #1