Info in Movie News | Netflix has some seriously cool animated series coming up this summer with KPop Demon Hunters, an upcoming film from Netflix, combining the shiny K-pop fame and the shock of supernatural action all at once. The film is due to be released on June 20 and is a unique and entertaining idea best suited to attract the interest of people who love to watch K-pop and animation alike. Featuring a strong voice cast, dynamic animation, and a plot that doesn’t take itself too seriously, it’s shaping up to be a unique addition to Netflix’s growing library of animated content.
According to Collider, KPop Demon Hunters follows three South Korean idols, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who live double lives. During the day, they are well-known music stars performing internationally in front of large audiences. In the evening, they take the place of demon hunters who have been given the quarrelsome job of being responsible for their fans so that the dark powers are not able to steal their souls. Even though they are used to the fact that unworldly things exist, it was their last case that made them stop walking straight and throw the cat among the pigeons. This time, the enemy is launching a boy band of their own, a rival K-pop group formed by demons hoping to charm fans and steal their energy.
The central figure of the story is Rumi who is played by Arden Cho and is popularly known for her roles in Teen Wolf and Chicago Med, while May Hong gives life to Mira and Ji-young Yoo, who we recently saw in Until Dawn, is the voice behind Zoey. With their personality, energy, and unique characteristics, the trio of actors represents the film, providing the element of a loyal friend, who is not only funny but is also willing to destroy everything for the sake of fame. Their bond is expected to be among the film's most attractive elements, as it can create both poignant and comedic effects that all come together in a scene of their traveling to the next musical and sleeving a rushing demon.
KPop Demon Hunters, besides, is enriched enormously by a whole group of talented voice actors, the main of whom are Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Ahn Hyo-seop (Father Is Strange), Byung Hun Lee (Squid Game), Joel Kim Booster (Loot), and Ken Jeong (The Afterparty). Fans of K-pop will also be thrilled to know that Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung from the chart-topping girl group TWICE lend their voices and perform an original song titled “Takedown”, a snippet of which can be heard in the trailer.
When talking in terms of visuals, the movie follows in the footsteps of other such catchy and stylish animated works like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. It is not a fluke that the three films exhibit the same style, as they all come from one single studio, Sony Pictures Animation. The animation is daring, bright, and full of life, which corresponds to the vigor of both K-pop dance and tense fight scenes.
Directed by Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon) and Maggie Kang (Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film also features writing by Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, who previously worked on Gabby Duran & The Unsittables. Kang has expressed her excitement about collaborating with major K-pop talents and producers, stating that it legitimizes the film’s musical elements and helps it resonate more with real K-pop fans.
With a perfect blend of pop culture, fantasy, and music, KPop Demon Hunters promises to be a wild ride that redefines what animated films can offer. If you’re a fan of powerful girl groups, slick visuals, and a dash of supernatural chaos, mark your calendar for June 20.
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