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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No Need to Hunt: We Found the Best Merch for ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Girl Group HUNTR/X — And It's On Sale
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The success that is Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters has not gone unnoticed. More from Billboard Sam Smith Yearns 'To Be Free' With New Single Out This Week: 'It's More Than Special to Me' Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine & John Legend to Return to 'The Voice' As Part of Major Show Revamp How to Get Olivia Rodrigo's Favorite Pair of Touring Tights For 50% Off In this week alone, all eight of the original animated film's songs remain on the Billboard Hot 100. While you might be torn between HUNTR/X and their boy-band counterpart Saja Boys, the animated girl group's success is undeniable. HUNTR/X's uplifting track 'Golden,' sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, broke into the top five in its fourth consecutive week on the Hot 100, rising to a new peak of No. 4. If you want to rep your favorite non-existent K-Pop girl group in style, Amazon is currently running a sale on HUNTR/X merch. KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Officially Licensed T-Shirt $19.52 $22.97 15% off Buy Now On Amazon A T-shirt featuring all of the HUNTR/X members on the front. KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Officially Licensed Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler $21.22 $24.97 15% off Buy Now On Amazon A stainless steel tumbler with the HUNTR/X members on the front. The retailer has a slew of options for everyone, from unisex cotton tees to insulated tumblers, all up to 15% off. This is official licensed merchandise. Some of our favorite pieces include the HUNTR/X sweatshirt with a large graphic on the front depicting members Rumi, Mira and Zoey in purple, blue and pink hues. The sweatshirt, like a majority of the clothing items featured in this article, ranges in size from small to XX-large. You've also got a HUNTR/X iPhone case affixed with a graphic of the members posed in an action shot, ready to battle some demons. The case is a two-parter made from a premium scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell layered over a shock-absorbent TPU liner that protects against drops from high heights. The case fits the iPhone XR. The HUNTR/X hoodie is another winner in our book. It comes in three different colorways and is made of a cozy mix of cotton and polyester. Sizing options range from medium to XX-large. KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Officially Licensed Sweatshirt $35.67 $41.97 15% off Buy Now On Amazon A sweatshirt with all of the HUNTR/X members on the front. KPop Demon Hunters Band Logo Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie $36.52 $42.97 15% off Buy Now On Amazon A hoodie with the HUNTR/X logo on the front. This film aptly capitalizes on the success that the K-pop genre has seen not only in South Korea, but all over the world. You've got crisp and colorful animation brought to you by the same crew that did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, along with punchy action sequences and foot-tapping original music tracks that take inspo from the best of K-Pop, and you've got a clear recipe for success. So we know the inspiration for this film was K-Pop, but how did it all come about? Demons and K-Pop aren't really the first two things we think of when playing word association. Well, the film draws heavily from director Maggie Kang's South Korean roots along with South Korean folklore surrounding demons and mythology. Of course, Kang's love of K-pop was also a huge inspiration. The film is currently available to stream exclusively on Netflix. If you've missed the viral phenomenon, we'll catch you up to speed: The movie centers around world-renowned K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, as the members balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters. Each group and musical number was based loosely on some of your favorite K-pop acts, including MONSTA X and BLACKPINK to Itzy and EXO. K-Pop is interwoven throughout this endeavor. In fact, tracks featured in the film are even sung by former and current K-pop idols such as Kevin Woo from UKISS to Twice's track 'Takedown,' sung by members Jeongyeon Jihyo and Chaeyoung. KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Key Art Officially Licensed Case for iPhone XR $21.22 $24.97 15% off Buy Now On Amazon A iPhone phone case with all of the HUNTR/X members on it. Watch the KPop Demon Hunters trailer below:
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Golden' from ‘KPop Demon Hunters' breaks into Official UK Singles Chart top 10
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Golden, a track from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has broken into the top 10 of the United Kingdom's Official Singles Chart. Golden — performed by the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X featured in the film — rose to No. 9 this week, up by 11 spots from No. 20 the week before. The song has spent four consecutive weeks on the chart. Two other tracks from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack are also performing strongly in the UK. Your Idol by fictional boy band Saja Boys charted at No. 23, while How It's Done, another HUNTR/X song, placed at No. 29. The film premiered globally on Netflix on June 20 and follows a pair of K-pop idols who secretly battle demons. Its fictional music acts, especially HUNTR/X, have garnered widespread attention, with Golden also topping the Billboard Global 200 earlier this month.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix Says ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Just Made History With A New Record
Kpop Demon Hunters It is hard to describe just how much of a strange, unprecedented success that KPop Demon Hunters is for Netflix, the animated film that has produced #1 musical hits, surpassing actual KPop artists' records of the likes of BTS and BLACKPINK. Now, Netflix has officially announced that KPop Demon Hunters has done something that no other movie has done on the service. It has reached a new viewing peak five weeks after its original release. I previously remarked that I believed it had set another record as the most 'resilient' Netflix movie, occasionally being knocked down to #2 or #3 in the Top 10 list before making it back to #1. I've never seen any movie do that in all the years I've covered the site. But Netflix has the actual data behind this, and hitting a new peak this late is the level of word of mouth you never see. How is this happening? My guess is that the musical angle of this is the key. These songs have raced up every type of music industry chart there is, and when listeners figure out this is a fictional group from a Netflix movie they…want to go watch that Netflix movie. So here we are. It's also an extremely rewatchable film, and with so many songs, you can almost watch it on repeat like a sort of visual album. The question now is what happens next with the KPop Demon Hunters franchise as yes, this is about to be a franchise. Rumi actress Arden Cho has been tweeting about all the movie's achievements for weeks, and on July 19, said, 'Can we be #1 until Netflix confirms a sequel? Pretty please @Netflix.' So, as of a few days ago, nobody told her one was happening, but…it's happening. Or something else is. A sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is the most logical concept, of course. But you can also imagine that it could turn into an ongoing series rather than just another film. I've also heard the idea floated of making a live-action adaptation of it, but I can't say I find that to be a terribly good idea. Something will be announced soon. The problem is when that something else will come, as I can't imagine this movie was concocted with a sequel already moving forward behind the scenes. So, starting from scratch and using this style of insanely good Sony animation is a recipe for a long gap. But the sooner a sequel or something is announced, the sooner they can get started. The news should be coming soon; I'm sure details are just being worked out behind the scenes. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix hit dominated charts with 25.8 million views this week
1. KPop Demon Hunters 2. Madea's Destination Wedding With 16.5 million views this week, Madea's Destination Wedding secures the second spot on the streaming giant's most-watched list. In this film, Madea and family attend Tiffany's rushed destination wedding in the Bahamas. Tensions arise as Tiffany doubts her fiance, Zavier, and her mother acts strangely, raising suspicions about the marriage's legitimacy. If you're looking for a comedy, this could be a great choice. 3. Trainwreck: Balloon Boy 4. The Old Guard 2 5. Lost on a Mountain in Maine With 4.6 million views this week, Lost on a Mountain in Maine takes the fifth spot on Netflix's global charts. In this movie, a fierce storm leaves a 12-year-old boy stranded during a family hike on Maine's highest peak, prompting a nine-day fight for survival in the wilderness. If you're looking for an adventure drama, consider giving this a watch. 6. Happy Gilmore With 4 million views this week, Happy Gilmore claims the sixth spot on the streaming giant's global charts. In this 1996 film, a would-be hockey player takes his wicked slap shot and anger issues to the world of professional golf to win enough money to save his grandma's house. You're in for a good laugh with this movie! Be sure to give this a watch before Happy Gilmore 2 comes out on July 25. 7. Ride Along 2 8. A Madea Homecoming 9. Smile 2 10. The Boss Baby
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paramount Sets Original, Untitled K-Pop Movie for February 2027 Release
Paramount has set an untitled K-Pop film co-produced by Korean entertainment company Hybe America for release on Feb. 12, 2027. The film will star Ji-young Yoo, who most recently starred in the breakout Netflix/Sony Animation hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' as well as Eric Nam, who will star in the upcoming 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' feature film 'The Legend of Aang.' Yoo will play a young Korean-American woman who defies her family's wishes to compete in a televised competition to find the next K-pop girl group. More from TheWrap Paramount, Skydance and National Amusements Meet With FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez as Merger Approval Looms Alison Brie Adorably Freaks Out When Husband Dave Franco Reveals His First Celebrity Crush: 'This is Bullsh-t' | Video 'Clayface': Naomi Ackie Being Eyed to Star Opposite Tom Rhys Harries 'The Nightingale' With Dakota and Elle Fanning Sets February 2027 Release From TriStar Benson Lee, director of the 2015 Sundance teen comedy 'Seoul Searching,' is attached to the film, which is set to be the first American production shot entirely in South Korea. 'This film is my love letter to K-pop — its energy, passion, magic and the incredible community behind it. I'm deeply grateful to Paramount Pictures for championing the project, to our producers for their unwavering dedication, to our talented and dynamic cast, and to the legends of the genre helping us bring this story to life. This one's for the dreamers,' Lee said in a Tuesday statement. Paramount's film division president, Michael Ireland, originally oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox before acquiring it in turnaround from Disney and bringing it to Paramount under current studio head Brian Robbins. The film is produced by James Shin of Hybe America, Arthur Spector and Joshua Davis of Epic Magazine and Scooter Braun. Executive producers include Joshuah Bearman of Epic Magazine, John Zaozirny and Scott Manson. Bryan Oh, Paramount's SVP of production, is overseeing the project on behalf of the studio. Yoo is repped by Entertainment 360, Gersh, Viewpoint and Del Shaw Moonves. Nam is repped by WME, 3 Arts Entertainment and The Lede Company. The post Paramount Sets Original, Untitled K-Pop Movie for February 2027 Release appeared first on TheWrap.
