Introduction to KPOP – Demon Hunter
Netflix has published its latest animated function, KPOP – Demon Hunter, a supernatural action-packed musical, which was produced by Sony Pictures animation. The film has not taken long to gain attention from fans and critics, who have shared their thoughts on the movie. Inspired by the KPOP genre, this function has won the hearts of many, as seen in its impressively high rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Reception and Ratings
KPOP – Demon Hunter offers a high caliber of talents in all aspects of the production of the film. Since its publication, it has achieved a high score of 94% and an average score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider praised the film for the performance and animation of the occupation and emphasized how some parts of the tradition remained unexplored. This feeling is reflected by fans and other critics, with some stating that the background story and the world structure could have been researched more. Regardless of this, many have praised it, and the time will determine whether it ends up on Netflix’s streaming charts. According to Flixpatrol, it had landed number 1 on Netflix’s top films on June 21, 2025, worldwide.
The Soundtrack
In addition to its streaming success, the soundtrack for KPOP – Demon Hunter was praised by fans, with some similarities with other popular K-pop songs. Netflix took the help of several music producers who worked with well-known K-pop artists, including Blackpink and BTS. During the weekend, these songs produced thousands of streams on Spotify, with "Takedown" (performed by TWICE) currently sitting in over 300,000 streams.
What is KPOP Demon Hunters About?
KPOP – Demon Hunter is a film based on a story by co-director Maggie Kang, a DreamWorks Storyboard artist who worked on films like Gru: The Rise of Gru. Kang draws elements of South Korean mythology and culture to tell a lively, action-charged story. The film follows Huntrix, a K-pop group made up of artists Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-Young Yoo). The three singers are not only talented actors but also a new generation of demon hunters who can fight against demons and sing voices with the power to maintain a seal called Honmoon.
The Plot
In an attempt to break the Honmoon and feed human souls to the demon king Gwi-Ma (Byung-Hun Lee), a demon called Jinu (Ahn Hyo-Seop) forms a boy band called Saja Boys. They plan to compete with Huntrix and use their fans to weaken the Honmoon. KPOP – Demon Hunter is now streaming on Netflix.
Movie Details
- Release Date: June 20, 2025
- Duration: 95 minutes
- Director: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
- Writer: Maggie Kang
- Producer: Warner
Source
Source: Rotten Tomatoes, Flixpatrol
