Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for KPop Demon Hunters, and it’s a chaotic blend of bubblegum pop, supernatural slaying, and animated attitude. And for K-pop fans, it looks like a must-see. Take a look above and get the info below.
From Sony Pictures Animation — the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Mitchells vs. The Machines — the film follows global K-pop girl group Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo). By day, they’re selling out stadiums. By night: Secret demon hunters, slicing their way through supernatural threats to protect their fans.
Their latest challenge? A rival boy band that just so happens to be made up of demons in disguise — and dangerously good at both dance moves and dark magic. Ahn Hyo-seop voices one of the boy band’s charming but not-so-human members.
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“We have an amazing voice cast, and the range of their performances is what gives the film such an original tone,” co-director Chris Appelhans told Netflix site Tudum. “Byung Hun Lee and Ahn Hyo-seop bring authentic K-drama emotion, while Arden, May, and Ji-young blend the charisma of legit K-pop stars with the vulnerability and comedy of real young women juggling a dual life like no other.”
It wouldn’t be a K-pop project without a killer soundtrack, and this one doesn’t disappoint. The film features music from a stacked lineup including EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and Andrew Choi — plus an original song performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE.
“I also couldn’t be more thrilled about our collaboration with Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE,” co-director Maggie Kang said. “It really legitimizes our film and songs in the K-pop world. It’s proof that we achieved what we set out to do, which is make a real K-pop group.”
And the TWICE stars agree: “We found it so exciting to be a part of KPop Demon Hunters and connect with these brave characters through music. It felt extra special because it brings together K-pop and animation — two very creative worlds!”
KPop Demon Hunters will be released on Netflix on June 20.
