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Mint
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters', starring Ahn Hyo-seop, drops anthem ‘How It's Done' as Netflix release nears on THIS date
The high-octane K-pop track 'How It's Done' is fast becoming the heartbeat of Netflix's much-anticipated animated film 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters', set to release globally on 20 June 2025. Performed by Huntrix — the fictional girl group at the centre of the story — 'How It's Done' fuses sharp choreography with fierce lyrics that celebrate strength, confidence, and girl power. Watch a snippet of the track here: Already available on streaming platforms, the track made its first appearance in the film's official trailer, soundtracking a gravity-defying sequence where the three heroines leap from an aircraft mid-battle and land directly onto a stage in front of screaming fans. The film follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — members of Huntrix — who live double lives as global K-pop idols and secret demon hunters. As they take on a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, who are actually demons in disguise, their music becomes both a battle cry and a source of identity. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a screenplay co-written alongside Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez, the film promises an action-packed ride. Arden Cho lends her voice to Rumi, the group's leader, while Ahn Hyo-seop plays Jinu, head of the rival boy band — the Saja Boys — who are revealed to be demons in disguise. The cast also includes May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, and Ken Jeong, who voices Huntrix's over-the-top manager, Bobby. Legendary Korean actor Lee Byung-hun voices a mysterious character yet to be revealed. With music, action, and a fresh take on K-pop fandom, 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' looks ready to cast a spell on audiences worldwide.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix's ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Releases Their Trailer And Poster
KPOP Demon Hunters Netflix Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters have released their trailer, and it's safe to say, it's poppin'! Imagine if your favorite K-pop stars moonlit as demon hunters. While they're killing it on the stage, they're actually killing demons between comebacks and touring. The three idols – Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) – from the group, Huntrix, use their secret identities as idols to protect their fans and the world from supernatural threats. The demons seem to have their own plans by utilizing that K-pop power and creating their demonic boy band, The Saja Boys– stealing hearts and souls. The musical animated film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, sets the scene in Seoul, with Korean people at the center. In the trailer, several Korean ajummas (elderly ladies), fan girls and boys are seen in the crowd. Kang told EW, 'It was really my desire to see Korean people on film in animation. So it actually started off as just a demon hunter project where I wanted to showcase Korean demons. Because demon hunting is usually a side job that's done in secret, it was like, what is their day job?' K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Poster Netflix Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the same people who brought the Spider-verse films, the animations shown throughout the trailer are wild. From the graphic fight scenes to the goofy faces to the hilarious reactions to a sexy boyband, KPop Demon Hunters may be exactly what K-pop fans and animation fans are looking for. Not to mention, TWICE's Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung are part of the film's soundtrack, with their version of 'Takedown.' The trio told EW described the song as 'a high-energy track with a powerful beat,' that's 'filled with fierce determination and the will to tear down anything fake.' How much more K-pop can this movie get? Oh, but there's more! Teddy Park – the brains behind BLACKPINK's music – helped develop the music for the film. He worked with 24, Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, and DOMINSUK. K-pop songwriters and producers were also involved in the process, including EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick, Daniel Rojas, and Ian Eisendrath If you're looking for some drama, Korean actors Ahn Hyo-seop and Byung Hun Lee are also part of the film! KPop Demon Hunters will premiere on Netflix on June 20. Check out the trailer below.
