'KPop Demon Hunters': TWICE, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Lee Byung Hun team up for Netflix's new animated film
With K-pop, K-dramas, and anime dominating the global entertainment scene in the past few years, Netflix is all set to blend all three into one explosive project. The streaming giant has unveiled the first look of KPop Demon Hunters—an upcoming animated thrill ride bursting with idol energy, high-stakes action, and supernatural style.
A dynamic fusion of music, magic, and mayhem, KPop Demon Hunters promises an electrifying journey through the glitzy world of K-pop with a dark twist. Adding to the excitement, TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung will contribute an original track to the film's soundtrack, giving fans even more to look forward to.
KPop Demon Hunters: Plot and voice cast
Set to premiere on June 20, KPop Demon Hunters follows a dazzling girl group who dominate the charts by day—and battle evil forces by night. While millions adore them as global K-pop stars, they secretly moonlight as demon slayers, risking their lives to protect fans from unseen supernatural threats.
According to Netflix, the heroic trio will be voiced by Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo, who bring fierce energy and charisma to their roles. But the group's latest mission hits closer to home, as they face off against their most dangerous adversary yet: a dangerously charming boy band concealing a deadly demonic secret.
Making his English voice acting debut, Ahn Hyo Seop stars as Jinu—the enigmatic and alluring leader of the rival group. He's joined by an all-star cast that includes Lee Byung Hun, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Joel Kim Booster, Yunjin Kim, and Liza Koshy, elevating the project to must-watch status.
The full voice cast of KPop Demon Hunters includes the following stars and their notable previous works:
Arden Cho (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Partner Track, Teen Wolf)
Ahn Hyo-seop (A Time Called You, Business Proposal, Dr. Romantic 2 and 3)
May Hong (Hacks, Full Circle, Fantasmas)
Ji-young Yoo (Expats, Smoking Tigers, Until Dawn)
Yunjin Kim (Lost, Money Heist: Korea, XO, Kitty)
Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Big Mouth, Fire Island)
Liza Koshy (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, A Family Affair, Players, Work It)
Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost, Hawaii Five-0)
Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken, Community, The Masked Singer)
Byung Hun Lee (Squid Game, Mr. Sunshine, The Magnificent Seven)
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