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Daily Record
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- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's 'best movie in years' coming to cinemas for one weekend only after millions of views
Netflix's biggest original film of 2025 is coming to cinemas next weekend for showings across the UK - and fans are already calling for a sequel Netflix's most successful original film of 2025, KPop Demon Hunters, is set to hit the big screen soon, albeit for a very limited period. The critically acclaimed animated musical, which was released in June, quickly became a streaming sensation, racking up an impressive 184.6 million views and securing its place as Netflix's second most popular English-language film ever. Viewers have been singing its praises, hailing it as one of the best Netflix releases in recent years and clamouring for a sequel. The film, which follows the thrilling adventures of a trio of K-Pop stars known as Huntr/x who secretly combat supernatural forces off-stage, will soon be gracing cinemas nationwide. When a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, emerges, they uncover that its members are demons in disguise with a nefarious plan to steal Huntr/x's fans and drain their powers, reports the Mirror. Fans who have already watched, rewatched, and memorised the lyrics to the film's catchy soundtrack will now have the opportunity to showcase their pop star prowess at sing-along screenings on the big screen. KPop Demon Hunters will be shown in cinemas for one weekend only, with screenings scheduled for Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th across the UK. If you've somehow missed this cinematic gem, take it from its legion of fans - it deserves a spot at the top of your watchlist. One X user gushed: "Just watched the KPop Demon Hunters Movie... best movie I have seen in a long time. "As a kpop fan for 8 years I have to say everything about this was perfect. They nailed this concept and it was so much fun with a compelling story! I need more music from them!" Another person penned: "I'm surprised Netflix didn't do much advertising for this movie but KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is one of the best animated movies I've seen in years! "Catchy songs (Argh! SODA POP! ) feminine, caring, and strong FMCs [female main characters] and a story with a heart. I super recommend this!" Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description "It is not only the best animated movie of the year (so far), it is also one of the best movies of 2025," a third enthused. "I could see why everyone is talking about it." Meanwhile, one of the film's hundreds of five-star Google reviews declared: "I went into KPop Demon Hunters expecting a fun little animated flick and walked out feeling like I'd just watched one of the best things Netflix (and Sony Pictures Animation) has ever put out. "This movie is a neon explosion of style, music, and heart, and it never once lets the energy drop. "A dazzling fusion of pop stardom and supernatural chaos that deserves to be the start of a full-blown franchise." Will you be queuing up to catch KPop Demon Hunters at the cinema this weekend? KPop Demon Hunters will be in UK cinemas on 23rd and 24th August and is available to stream on Netflix.
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘KPop Demon Hunters' Songwriter Reveals Music And Song Inspirations
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use ... More their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. ©2025 Netflix Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is the talk of the town, hitting No. 1 in 26 countries and Top 10 in 93 countries in its debut week. The soundtrack itself has also seen its fair share of No. 1 in iTunes Top Albums Chart, Apple Music Pop Charts, and on Spotify's Charts. The film centers on a girl K-pop group, Huntrix, who are secretly demon hunters sworn to protect the world from supernatural threats. When a rival boy band group, The Saja Boys, are revealed to be demons, the trio must do whatever it takes to defeat them – in battle and with their music. With the massive popularity of K-pop, KPop Demon Hunters has sparked many debates and discussions on their inspirations. From their looks to the culture to the music, fans have been dissecting the film and its characters for any signs of real-life K-pop inspirations. Director Maggie Kang shared that the art team found inspiration for Huntrix and The Saja Boys from several groups. She later clarified that there were too many people in and out of K-pop, from which they drew from. The writing team, who are K-pop fans themselves, conducted extensive research on incorporating K-pop fan culture, including the use of lightsticks, variety shows, music awards, and fan signs. As for the music, the film collaborated with THEBLACKLABEL to create the instrumental music styles and enlisted several pop songwriters and lyricists to craft lyrics that matched the story. One of the songwriters (and the singing voice of Rumi), EJAE, who has worked with TWICE, aespa, and many other K-pop groups, revealed the process she went through to develop the songs sung by Huntrix and The Saja Boys. She wrote and arranged 'The Huntrix Mantra,' 'How It's Done,' 'Golden,' and "Your Idol." '[It was] a lot,' EJAE says. 'There were so many versions of [all the songs]. We had different songs that they scrapped or they'll hold. I think for one of the songs, I'm not even kidding. I did [around] 57 demos.' She would be sent the scene descriptions along with the director's notes on the desired track type, song references, and the intended vibe. THEBLACKLABEL would create the instrumental track and send it to EJAE and the other songwriters to write the lyrics, create the concept and melodies, and then record the demo to send back to the music team for notes. She says, 'It was a lot of back and forth.' KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use ... More their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. ©2025 Netflix For Huntrix, EJAE reveals the music was inspired by several K-pop artists, particularly BLACKPINK and ('a little bit of') aespa. It made sense as BLACKPINK has worked closely with the team at THEBLACKLABEL since their debut. EJAE herself has written several songs for aespa, creating this cinematic sound for their music. She applied all of that to the songs for Huntrix. 'It was a mixture of the two,' she says. 'I wanted BLACKPINK but [add that] cinematic [element]. They all wanted Rumi to have power vocals, so I cranked up my attitude, screaming [the vocals] in this little corner [of my apartment].' One of the tracks written by EJAE and her writing partner, Mark Sonnenblick, has been getting a lot of attention for its sound and meaning behind the music. The song 'Your Idol,' sung by The Saja Boys in their demon form, highlights the fandom's obsession with them. She reveals the track was inspired by EXO's songs 'MAMA' and 'Obsession.' EJAE recalls receiving the instrumental track from THEBLACKLABEL with the EXO references and began working on the lyrics. 'It's about the obsession of fans [because the Saja Boys] want them to be obsessed [to control them],' she explains. 'That sounds like what an Idol is. I was raised Christian and remembered it's a sin to idolize something. So, it was like a twist of 'I'll be your Idol.' It was kinda creepy.' KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use ... More their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. ©2025 Netflix If a real K-pop group sang 'I'll be your Idol,' it would be considered cute. That's why she wanted to incorporate some demonic elements to make it creepy. She recalls some horror stories of fan obsession as a former K-pop trainee and used that as inspiration for the lyrics and arrangements. 'When the obsession gets too much, it's really creepy,' she says. 'So I thought being an Idol and being obsessive wasn't the best thing, so I wrote that into the lyrics.' EJAE was inspired by the choir portion of EXO's 'MAMA' and added her version into the song. She created the harmonies and sounds to evoke a cathedral – a place of worship for the Idols. She reveals the chorus intro to 'Your Idol' was 'The Huntrix Mantra' in reverse. 'I reversed [the audio] and harmonized that,' she shares. 'I was like, 'Whoa, this sounds like a cathedral. [It was] weird. So, I did that and added harmonies to make it sound even creepier and have a kind of old Latin vibe.' She enjoyed experimenting with the music, adding more layers and putting her K-pop twist to it. Having only worked with girl groups, she had fun creating a boy band song, making the demos in a girl's key, then pitching it down to sound like a guy. She laughs, 'It was interesting.' KPop Demon Hunters is available to stream on Netflix.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did BLACKPINK's Jennie inspire HUNTR/X's Rumi? 'K-pop Demon Hunters' creators set the record straight
Netflix's animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has made a strong impression of fans across the globe since its release on June 20. It has captivated audiences with its bold mix of K-pop glamour, supernatural action, and high-energy songs. With its stunning visuals and thrilling storyline, the film has left fans entertained - and already craving more. While excitement continues to build, with many asking for a sequel, at the same time, fans have been busy drawing comparisons between the film's characters and real-life K-pop idols. While directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have explained that the characters were inspired by a blend of various idol groups and artists, some viewers remain convinced they've spotted specific resemblances. some boards i worked on for plane fight #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS BLACKPINK's Jennie inspired Huntrix's Rumi? The story follows HUNTR/X, a rising K-pop girl group composed of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey - idols by day, secret demon hunters by night. Beneath the spotlight and infectious pop hooks, the trio is charged with defending the human world from dangerous spirits that slip between realms. Their greatest challenge comes in the form of the Saja Boys, a mysterious group with deep connections to the spirit world. The story unfolds as a high-stakes battle that pushes far beyond choreography and press conferences, blending action, pop culture, and heartfelt emotion into a vibrant fusion of fantasy and fame. Among the buzz, fans of BLACKPINK have pointed out strong similarities between Rumi and Jennie, sparking a wave of comparisons on social media. Even major music charts joined in, amplifying the chatter with retweets on X (formerly Twitter). HUNTR/X's Rumi isn't just Jennie Clearing the air, Maggie Kang posted on X: "Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said "yes" as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press." Rumi was inspired by many leading ladies, some not even K-Pop. Names are going around (individual idols + groups) bc we only said 'yes' as they were mentioned by interviewer to us but list of inspo for both Huntr/x & Saja Boys is endless. This has been clarified by us to press. Origin of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Chris Appelhans had shared that the idea for the film was born during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Maggie and I began planning this film during the pandemic - a time when people all over the world were struggling to feel connected. Then BTS held an online concert, and suddenly millions of people, including us, were singing and dancing to 'Dynamite' from our homes. For a moment, the world felt a little brighter." Appelhans closed with a heartfelt wish: "Through the characters' journeys and the songs they sing, I hope viewers can feel even a fraction of the joy and light BTS gave us during that time." For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
KPop Demon Hunters – Release Date, Time, How To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have teamed up on KPop: Demon Hunters, a new animation film following K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. The fierce girl band aren't just a hit on stage but also off, protecting fans from ever-present supernatural danger. However, they're about to face their biggest challenge yet: demons disguised as an irresistible boy band. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - (L-R) Mira (voice by MAY HONG), Rumi (voice by ARDEN CHO) and Zoey (voice by JI-YOUNG YOO). KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - (L-R) Mira (voice by MAY HONG), Rumi (voice by ARDEN CHO) and Zoey (voice by JI-YOUNG YOO). Netflix The first trailer has landed, and it's full of dynamic colour, stunts, and – of course – music. Reaching over seven million people on X (formerly known as Twitter) alone, KPop: Demon Hunters is going to be on you won't want to miss when it hits the streaming service next month. First trailer for 'K-POP: DEMON HUNTERS', a new film from Sony Pictures Animation. Releasing June 20 on Netflix. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 22, 2025 KPop: Demon Hunters will premiere on Netflix on June 20, 2025, at Midnight Pacific Time / 3 AM Eastern Time. To help you be the first to tune in, we've put a guide together that details how to watch KPop: Demon Hunters, including the KPop: Demon Hunters release date and the KPop: Demon Hunters release time. KPop: Demon Hunters – How to Watch KPop: Demon Hunters lands on Netflix at Midnight PT / 3 AM ET on June 20, 2025. It will be available to stream for all subscribers to the platform. To watch KPop: Demon Hunters, you will need a Netflix subscription. A standard subscription with ads is $7.99 per month, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $17.99 per month. Where Can I Watch KPop: Demon Hunters? KPop: Demon Hunters is coming to Netflix in June. You can stream the film on the platform from Midnight PT / 3 AM ET on June 20, 2025. KPop: Demon Hunters will be exclusive to Netflix. KPop: Demon Hunters Release Date KPop: Demon Hunters will be released to stream on Netflix from June 20, 2025. Is KPop: Demon Hunters Available to Stream in the US? You can stream KPop: Demon Hunters on Netflix from June 20, 2025. What Is KPop: Demon Hunters About? The official synopsis for KPop Demon Hunters, as per Netflix, reads: When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. KPop: Demon Hunters Runtime KPop: Demon Hunters will be one hour and 35 minutes. KPop: Demon Hunters Release Time KPop: Demon Hunters will release on Netflix at Midnight PT / 3 AM ET on June 20, 2025. Here is when it will debut in other timezones: June 20
