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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Is that Jungkook?': Fan spot BTS member's Boy With Luv-era lookalike in K-Pop Demon Hunters
The new animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters dropped its trailer a while back, and it's serving some seriously next-level mayhem (in the best way). Meet Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — fierce K-pop stars by day, demon-slaying heroes by night. This girl group doesn't just sell out stadiums; they also hunt demons like it's no big deal. Performing and protecting their fans, they keep supernatural chaos far away. But here's the juicy twist that BTS ARMYs can't stop talking about: eagle-eyed fans spotted a boy band in the trailer that screams Jungkook energy. Is That BTS' Jungkook? In the K-Pop Demon Hunters trailer, there's a glimpse of a boy band performing live on a street in front of an audience, and one member stands out, rocking a white loose tee, denim, and a pink belt, totally giving off Jungkook's Boy With Luv era vibes. The hairstyle, the energy, and even the dance moves (though not exactly BTS's choreography) have ARMY buzzing, wondering, 'Is this Jungkook's animated twin?' The production hasn't confirmed anything official yet, so the mystery remains. But ARMYs? Hyped. It's like K-pop's unstoppable magic is weaving into animation, and K-Pop Demon Hunters is leading the charge. What's K-Pop Demon Hunters About? This summer's must-watch animation from Sony Pictures Animation. When they're not lighting up arenas, they're protecting fans from a sneaky demon boy band trying to steal the spotlight — and maybe a little more. Adding spice, Ahn Hyo Seop voices a rival demon boy band member, ramping up the supernatural showdown. The story follows three K-pop idols who find themselves pulled into a parallel world where they take on a whole new mission — battling demons threatening humanity. As the fight intensifies, they're joined by a mysterious member of a rival boy band, voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop. Together, they must face off against a powerful villain who steals souls. The big question is: can they save the world before it's too late? Whether that animated boy is Jungkook's spirit animal or just a wild coincidence, K-Pop Demon Hunters is making waves and proving K-pop's cultural takeover isn't slowing down anytime soon. Monsters beware — the K-pop Demon Hunters are here to stay, and they're ready to slay all day.
Geek Feed
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
K-Pop Demon Hunters will Scratch Your Spider-Verse Itch in the Meantime
It's going to be a while before we get Beyond the Spider-Verse , but there looks to be something in the way that very much keeps to the aesthetic and action-direction of that franchise—and there's something in it for K-Pop fans as well. Check out the first trailer for K-Pop Demon Hunters : Here's the official description: 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 movie comes from Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, and will also feature an original song performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the group TWICE. While there are a lot of animated properties that try to be very serious when it comes to their story, it does seem like KPDH is embracing the silliness of their premise. Besides the promise of supernatural action, we also have a lot of comedy bits from the two groups—which kinds of harkens to the supplementary K-Pop material where the idols have to do cute-sy game shows and interviews. So far the movie does look amazing, and maybe this can get some more people into the K-Pop genre if they weren't a fan of it before. Catch K-Pop Demon Hunters when it comes to Netflix on June 20.
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
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
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.
