‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Fans Are Getting a Live-Action Version of Huntr/X… Kind Of

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If you’ve been listening to the popular song “Golden” on repeat for months, you’re in for a treat! The animated characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are coming to life, stepping out of their digital world. You can see them perform their hit song as the pop group Huntr/X, along with stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, on October 7th – it’s their very first TV performance!

completely captivated audiences this summer with KPop Demon Hunters, a film that unexpectedly rose from being a typical kids’ movie released directly to streaming platforms to become one of the decade’s biggest hits. For over three months, the movie – about a K-Pop girl group who save the world from demons while performing for their fans – consistently topped streaming charts. In addition to spending a significant amount of time at the #1 spot on music charts in the U.S., U.K., and globally, the film broke Netflix’s record for most views of an original movie, exceeding 300 million views within its first 90 days. Plus, it enjoyed a two-day run in theaters with a special sing-along version, which also became very popular on streaming services.

For the first time, the actual actors who voiced the main characters in the film are appearing together at a public event – another addition to the franchise. This is expected to further increase the movie’s popularity on Netflix, even though it’s already doing very well.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Refuses to Back Down in Its Global Domination


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K-Pop: Demon Hunters was created by Sony Pictures Animation and ended up on Netflix due to a content agreement between the two companies. It seems someone underestimated how successful the movie – directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans – would become. Since its release in June, it has steadily gained popularity, excelling in different areas of entertainment. Combining a humorous take on the world of pop idols, dynamic action sequences reminiscent of music videos, elements of Asian mythology, and impressive animation, the film received almost perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly attracted a dedicated and growing fanbase.

The movie earned over $40 million in theaters during its two-day sing-along release and became Netflix’s most popular film ever, surpassing Red Notice. Its incredibly successful soundtrack has also continued to attract new audiences. Naturally, this level of success means a sequel is already being made, and a new short film-reportedly finished-is expected to be released soon.

It’s difficult to predict when the popularity of KPop Demon Hunters will die down. Even when the film’s position on the Netflix charts seems to weaken, it quickly climbs back into the top three. Now that the characters from Huntr/X are appearing in the real world through their actors, this could mark a fresh start for the series, giving viewers another reason to watch the movie, which is exclusively available on Netflix.

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2025-09-30 17:39