Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters Drops June 20th with Star-Studded K-Pop Soundtrack

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This summer, a visually striking new movie is coming to Netflix streaming service, and after much anticipation, “KPop Demon Hunters” has officially announced its release date. Over the past few years, this project has been one of the most intriguing developments in the K-pop scene, capturing the interest of fans ever since it was first revealed to be in production. With Netflix as its distribution platform, excitement levels have reached new heights. Now, with the release of a first look, we can get a glimpse of what’s in store for us.

On June 20th, the Netflix series titled “KPop Demon Hunters” will be available for streaming. To mark the release date, Netflix has unveiled a fresh new visual featuring the show’s characters, along with disclosing some of the voice actors and crew members who are instrumental in bringing its distinctive concept to life. Featuring original music by renowned K-Pop producers and songwriters, including stars like TWICE, this exciting series is set to premiere on Netflix later in June. Take a peek at the first look images of “KPop Demon Hunters” below before its anticipated launch with Netflix this coming June.

When Does KPop Demon Hunters Come Out?

On June 20th, the animated film “Demon Hunters” from the KPop genre will debut on Netflix. This production is brought to you by Sony Pictures Animation. Directed by Maggie Kang (also credited for the story) and Chris Appelhans, who collaborated on the script with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, the film boasts an original score by Marcelo Zarvos and original music by Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick, and Daniel Rojas. The soundtrack will also feature several well-known artists. Teddy Park, 24, IDO, DOMINSUK, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, and Ian Eisendrath are responsible for producing the original music.

Apart from featuring an exclusive song by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung from TWICE, the movie “KPop Demon Hunters” will also showcase original performances by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, Andrew Choi, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, samUIL Lee, Neckwav, and Lea Salonga. The members of TWICE expressed their enthusiasm about joining this project, stating, “We were thrilled to be a part of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as it allowed us to connect with these courageous characters through music. It was particularly special because it merges K-pop and animation—two incredibly creative realms!

What Is KPop Demon Hunters About?

Titled “KPop Demon Hunters,” this exciting series boasts a talented voice cast, with Arden Cho portraying Rumi, Ahn Hyo-seop as Jinu, May Hong as Mira, and Ji-young Yoo as Zoey. Other notable figures like Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Byung Hun Lee are also part of the ensemble, with their roles yet to be confirmed. The plot promises a thrilling ride as we follow Kpop sensations Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who, when not filling stadiums, utilize their secret identities to combat supernatural threats faced by their fans. In their newest battle, they must confront an unprecedented adversary: a charming boy band of demons in disguise.

Maggie Kang, the director, expressed her enthusiasm about the complete unveiling of “KPop Demon Hunters”, saying, “I’ve admired these extraordinary artists and their work for quite some time, so it’s a long-cherished dream to have unique songs composed and produced for our movie by renowned talents like THEBLACKLABEL.” She further added, “I’m equally excited about our partnership with Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung from TWICE. This collaboration truly validates our film and its music within the K-pop scene. It demonstrates that we have successfully created a genuine K-Pop group.

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2025-04-26 20:10