Netflix Drops a First Look at K-Pop Demon Hunters
Netflix is gearing up to drop its animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, a musical fantasy action comedy that fuses the vibrant world of K-pop with thrilling supernatural battles. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind acclaimed hits like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Mitchells vs. the Machines, the film’s team promises a unique blend of music, culture, and high-energy action.
K-pop Demon Hunters (2025) | Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation
What It's About
K-Pop Demon Hunters follows the adventures of Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), three members of the fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix. By day, they’re global superstars selling out stadiums with their electrifying performances. By night, they lead secret lives and fight off supernatural threats to protect their fans from demonic forces. The story takes a dramatic turn as the trio faces their most formidable challenge yet: a rival K-pop boy band, the Saja Boys, who are demons in disguise plotting to steal the souls of Huntrix’s fans. The film explores themes of culture, identity, and balancing dual lives, set against a colorful backdrop of Seoul’s fashion, food, and K-pop culture.
The film boasts a stellar voice cast, including Ahn Hyo-seop as Jinu, a member of the demonic boy band, alongside Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Byung Hun Lee in supporting roles. The soundtrack is a major highlight, featuring original songs written by top K-pop producers like Teddy Park, Danny Chung, and others from THEBLACKLABEL, with performances by artists including EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and a special track, “Takedown,” by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the K-pop group TWICE. The film is also directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a script co-written by Kang, Appelhans, Danya Jimenez, and Hannah McMechan.
Insights from the New Trailer
The trailer for K-Pop Demon Hunters, which just dropped, offers a vibrant glimpse into the film’s dynamic world. It showcases the eye-catching animation style, reminiscent of Sony Pictures Animation’s signature stop-motion-inspired aesthetic, with fluid, expressive character movements. The trailer highlights the high-energy action sequences, including graphic fight scenes where Rumi, Mira, and Zoey wield their mystical powers to battle demons.
It also captures the film’s playful humor, with moments of the trio’s goofy antics and the enthusiastic reactions of fans, including Korean ajummas and fangirls, to the seductive Saja Boys. A snippet of TWICE’s “Takedown” plays at the trailer’s end, described as a “high-energy track with a powerful beat” that underscores the film’s fierce, empowering tone.
Release Date and Trailer
K-Pop Demon Hunters premieres exclusively on Netflix on June 20, 2025. With its infectious music, dynamic voice cast, and a story that celebrates both K-pop fandom and strong female heroes, K-Pop Demon Hunters has some of the qualities necessary to be considered a must-watch for animation and music fans alike. Check out the official trailer below.
