Demons beware: The KPop Demon Hunters are here to slay the day. When K-pop superstars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) aren’t selling out stadiums or topping Billboard charts, they’re using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from supernatural danger. Together, they must face their biggest threat — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. The Golden Globe-winning animated film, which is currently streaming on Netflix, is produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Mitchells vs. The Machines). It’s directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and features a script by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Kang, and Appelhans. The story comes from Kang. Keep scrolling to learn more about the film, including the singing and voice cast and the film’s golden milestones, including five 2026 Grammy nominations for the soundtrack. Read on for must-have merchandise available for purchase and more. Related Stories Who’s in the voice cast? Cho, Hong, and Yoo lead the ensemble as the film’s superstar girl group HUNTR/X, while Ahn Hyo-seop voices a member of the rival boy band the Saja Boys, who pose their biggest threat yet. “We have an amazing voice cast, and the range of their performances is what gives the film such an original tone,” Appelhans told Netflix. “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.” The full voice cast includes: Where can I watch a trailer? Check out the video above for a fun-filled sneak peek at Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in action. Who’s behind the music? The film features songs written by TEDDY, 24, Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick, and Daniel Rojas. Plus, Marcelo Zarvos wrote the score. Music producers include TEDDY, 24, IDO, DOMINSUK, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, and Ian Eisendrath. Meanwhile, original songs are performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, Andrew Choi, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, samUIL Lee, Neckwav, and Lea Salonga. The film’s soundtrack also features the original song “Takedown” (TWICE version), performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE. “I have been a fan of these incredible artists and their work for many years, so it’s a dream come true to have original songs written and produced for our film by legendary talent such as THEBLACKLABEL,” Kang said. “I also couldn’t be more thrilled about our collaboration with Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE. 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.” Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE noted that they “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!” Dive deep into the film’s electrifying soundtrack here. How popular is KPop Demon Hunters? After premiering in late June, the film — which the New York Times called “charming, funny, and artfully punchy” — has become a global phenomenon. In addition to being the most-watched Netflix animated original film of all time, it’s now Netflix’s most popular English-language film ever, with more than 325.1 million views. For the week of Sept. 22, the film completed its 15th consecutive week in Netflix’s Top 10 — making it the longest-running title ever on the English-language film chart. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given the animated feature a certified fresh score of 95%, while viewers have declared it 99% fresh. Special screenings of KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along, a full-length sing-along version of the film, hit theaters around the world on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24, sending it straight to the top of the weekend box office in North America. The limited event featured more than 1,000 sold-out screenings in theaters across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. It’s now streaming on Netflix. The soundtrack continues to slay the Billboard charts. KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) is the first soundtrack with four simultaneous Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. It reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of Oct. 11, after first topping the chart the week of Sept. 20, and has scored more than 10 billion global streams to date. It’s the No. 2 most-streamed album overall of 2025 on Spotify and the No. 1 soundtrack. Meanwhile, the track “Golden” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the eighth nonconsecutive week, and it’ss claimed the top spot on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts for the 12th nonconsecutive week. The song also made history as the first by an all female group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart. It’s also the No. 7 most-streamed song on Spotify for 2025. The film’s success has even reached its gifted voice ensemble. Kevin Woo, the vocalist behind Mystery Saja and a former member of K-pop boyband U-KISS, skyrocketed from 10,000 Spotify followers before the film’s release to more than 30 million followers post-launch. Which 2026 Grammy Nominations did KPop Demon Hunters earn? The film’s accolades keep adding up, up, up. The soundtrack has been nominated for five 2026 Grammy Awards, including: Song of the Year “Golden”Songwriters: EJAE and Mark SonnenblickPerformers: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI as HUNTR/X Best Pop Duo/Group Performance “Golden”Performers: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI as HUNTR/XBest Compilation Soundtrack for Visual MediaKPop Demon Hunters Best Song Written for Visual Media“Golden”Songwriters: EJAE and Mark SonnenblickPerformers: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI as HUNTR/XBest Remixed Recording“Golden” (David Guetta REM/X)David Guetta, remixer Performers: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI as HUNTR/X EJAE makes history as the first Korean American female songwriter to be nominated for song of the year. What awards has KPop Demon Hunters won? At the 2026 Golden Globes, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Motion Picture – Animated, and the songwriting team for “Golden” won Best Song. At the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature, and “Golden” won Best Song. Where can I get official KPop Demon Hunters merchandise? Want to spend more time in the world of KPop Demon Hunters? We’ve got you covered! From fun T-shirts to food inspired by the film, here’s how to stay connected to the global hit long after the credits roll. Between packed stadium concerts and fierce battles with supernatural beings, our heroes Mira, Rumi, and Zoey chowed down on some delicious eats — and now you can too! Nongshim, the Korean noodle company behind the much-loved Shin Ramyun, is launching official food products inspired by the animated film. Items include limited-edition Shin Ramyun, Shrimp Crackers, and “Shin Toomba Sauce,” featuring Rumi, Mira, and Zoey of HUNTR/X; the Saja Boys; and Derpy, the tiger mascot. Plus, a special-edition of Shin Ramyun, identical to the instant noodles featured in the film, will be available exclusively in South Korea. Food items launch in late August, and will be available around the world, including in South Korea, North America, Europe, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Mexico. Find a bevy of exciting items inspired by the film — including hats, T-shirts, jackets, blankets, a Derpy Tiger plush, and even wrapping paper — at the official Netflix Shop. Vinyl, CD, and digital versions of the soundtrack are available for purchase at Republic Records. It’s also available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify. Netflix has partnered with Mattel Creations to bring you fierce new collectibles: KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X “What It Sounds Like” fashion dolls inspired by the record-breaking animated film. The dazzling pack includes Rumi, Mira, and Zoey dolls in their show-stopping finale looks. It comes complete with screen-accurate weapons, luxe fabrics, and hair made for the spotlight. You can pre-order starting Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. PT, and shipping will begin in Fall 2026. What is the release date for KPop Demon Hunters? The film premiered June 20, only on Netflix. It’s streaming now. What is the lore behind the Honmoon in KPop Demon Hunters? In the film, Rumi, Zoey, and Mira work to protect the world from demons and hope to accomplish that by sealing their universe off from the supernatural beings. “When they do that, the Honmoon — which is sort of the power that watches over us and is symbolized as a big circular moon — will turn gold,” executive music producer Ian Eisendrath explains. “When that happens, their job is done.” Rumi believes that when the Honmoon turns gold, her demonic patterns will also vanish and so she spends her life working toward that cure. Meanwhile, the Saja Boys, the demonic boyband led by Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop), aim to steal all of HUNTR/X’s fans — thus stripping away the girl group’s power and weakening the Honmoon barrier so other demons, including Gwi-Ma (Byung Hun Lee), can enter the world and devour human souls. How does KPop Demon Hunters end? The film draws to an epic conclusion with the energetic track “What It Sounds Like,” which is both a “hit inspirational pop song, but also delivers on Rumi’s journey, [and her] realizing that this whole plan to seal the Honmoon and get rid of all the demons is evil,” Eisendrath notes. After finally figuring out what her mission actually is, Rumi decides to destroy the Honmoon along with the notion of demons versus humans. In doing so, she returns Jinu’s soul, which he then gifts to her. Through song, and some fierce moves, HUNTR/X eventually defeats the Saja Boys and saves their fans from the massive demonic threat. And after learning self-acceptance, Rumi no longer hides her patterns. We end with Rumi, Zoey, and Mira forgoing a three-month break to hang with their fans. Are there any Easter eggs in KPop Demon Hunters? The film features several nods to the K-pop group TWICE, whose members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung sing on the track “Takedown” (TWICE Version). When Bobby (Ken Jeong) views the music charts on his phone, the TWICE song “Strategy” appears on that list. TWICE can also be seen on a poster in the backstage hallway of the Idol Awards. When Rumi first meets Jinu, the song “Love Maybe,” performed by MeloMance and featured in the series Business Proposal (also starring Hyo-seop), is used. “The song was in the [film’s] cut long before we even cast Ahn Hyo-seop,” co-director Maggie Kang revealed in a Reddit AMA interview.
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