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Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix drops trailer for 'KPop Demon Hunters', featuring original music by Teddy Park and TWICE
Netflix has released the official trailer for KPop Demon Hunters, an animated action-musical from Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. KPop Demon Hunters follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—K-pop idols by day, secret demon hunters by night—as they battle supernatural threats while maintaining their music careers. Their biggest challenge arrives in the form of a rival demon boy band, testing their strength and loyalty. The film features a soundtrack crafted by top K-pop producers Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, Ido, Vince, Kush, and Dominsuk of TheBlackLabel. The original songs are performed by artists including Ejae, Rei Ami, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, Samuil Lee, Neckwav, and Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of Twice. 'I have been a fan of these incredible artists and their work for many years,' said director Maggie Kang. 'It's a dream come true to have original songs written and produced by TheBlackLabel and to collaborate with members of Twice. It legitimises our film in the K-pop world.' Co-director Chris Appelhans added, 'We have an amazing voice cast. Byung Hun Lee and Ahn Hyo-seop bring authentic K-drama emotion, while Arden, May, and Ji-young combine star charisma with the humour and depth of young women leading double lives.' KPop Demon Hunters will premiere globally on June 20.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'KPop Demon Hunters' trailer teases songs performed by Twice's Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung
K-Pop star by day, demon hunter by night? It's the concept that Netflix is serving in the trailer for "KPop Demon Hunters," an upcoming animated film co-produced with Sony Pictures Animation. The trailer introduces Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, K-pop superstars who have secret identities as demon hunters, determined to protect their fans from supernatural danger. Posing as the threat is a rival boy band of demons in disguise. As if that's not interesting enough, the songs are performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the K-pop group Twice. The film is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. "KPop Demon Hunters" will premiere on Netflix on June 20. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'KPop Demon Hunters' trailer: music and monsters collide
1 of 5 | Arden Cho stars in animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," which debuts June 20 on Netflix. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Netflix released a trailer for KPop Demon Hunters, an animated film about a girl group whose members moonlight as demon hunters. The trailer, released Thursday, shows pop stars Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (voiced by May Hong) and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo) gearing up for battle against soul-stealing demons. "When they aren't selling out stadiums, K-pop 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," the film's official synopsis reads. The cast also includes Ahn Hyo-seop, Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong and Byung Hun Lee. KPop Demon Hunters is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans from a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang and Appelhans. The film releases June 20 on Netflix.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
K-Pop stars turn Demon slayers in Netflix's new animated film
Netflix has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming animated feature KPop Demon Hunters, offering fans a first look at the adventurous double lives of fictional K-pop stars. The brief clip was shared on Wednesday via Netflix Geeked on X (formerly Twitter), with the full trailer set to drop on the teaser, viewers get a playful glimpse into the lives of the lead trio — Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) — as they attempt to unwind on their couch. Their moment of relaxation is interrupted when Rumi, donning her demon-hunting outfit, reminds them (and viewers) that the trailer is on its K-pop idols don't just dominate the music charts; they also moonlight as protectors of their fans, battling dark forces threatening the world. According to the official synopsis, 'When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger.' According to the film promises a unique twist on the traditional battle of the bands. The girls' biggest challenge comes in the form of a rival boy band—one with a dangerous secret. These seemingly dreamy performers are, in fact, demons in disguise, setting the stage for a showdown that mixes music, magic, and Cho, Hong, and Yoo, the voice cast also includes Korean actor Ahn Hyo-seop, portraying a member of the rival demonic group. The film is co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a screenplay penned by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, and the directors Demon Hunters is scheduled for global release on Netflix on June 20, promising a blend of high-energy pop culture, dynamic animation, and supernatural thrills that aim to captivate both K-pop enthusiasts and animation lovers READ:Billie Eilish Tour 2025: New dates, Austin concerts, and ticket info
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Netflix drops 'KPop Demon Hunters' teaser ahead of trailer release
May 21 (UPI) -- Netflix released a teaser for upcoming animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with a full trailer scheduled for release Thursday. The teaser, posted to X on Wednesday by Netflix Geeked, offers a glimpse into the downtime activities of K-pop stars Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (voiced by May Hong) and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo). The clip features Mira and Zoey attempting to relax on the couch when Rumi appears in her new uniform and alerts her bandmates that a full trailer for the film will be released Thursday. "When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger. Together, they must face their biggest threat -- an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise," the film's official synopsis reads. FOR THE FANS! The KPop Demon Hunters Trailer drops tomorrow! Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) May 21, 2025 KPop Demon Hunters, which also stars Ahn Hyo-seop as a member of the demonic boy band, is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans from a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang and Appelhans. The film debuts June 20 on Netflix.
