The world is completely captivated by a girl group that exorcises demons.
According to FlixPatrol, a global OTT platform viewing ranking site, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' quickly rose to the top of the Netflix movie category after its release on the 23rd, successfully entering the top 10 in a total of 93 countries, including Korea, in just two days.
On the movie and drama rating site Rotten Tomatoes, the Tomato Score, based on critic ratings, is 94%, and the audience score, known as the Popcorn Score, is 93%, indicating a hot response.
Released on the 20th, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is an action fantasy animation that tells the story of the superstar girl group HuntRix's Lumi, Mira, and Joy, who act as hidden heroes protecting the world behind their glamorous stage.
The girl group HuntRix sings to complete the 'Honnun' that protects the world while boldly confronting demons. As the demon's power gradually weakens, it sends the boy group Lion Boys, made up of grim reapers, to lure people. Can HuntRix stop the Lion Boys' conspiracy and protect the world?
The story of the animation combining K-POP and exorcism action is simple, but the fast-paced development adds to the immersion. With stunning visuals, action, and a rich OST, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' maximizes its appeal.
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, known for creating 'Spider-Man: Across the Universe', it delivers vibrant action.
Directed by Canadian-Korean director Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the characters from the protagonist HuntRix Lumi to Lion Boys Jinwoo are full of personality, and elements like Namsan Seoul Tower, traditional Korean houses, grim reapers, traditional ornaments, and sign knives harmoniously blend in, adding a unique charm. The tiger and magpie that seem to leap out of traditional Korean paintings leave a strong impression.
In the English dubbed version, Korean lyrics appear intermittently, and phrases like "Let's go" and "Ramen" naturally come up, adding to the delight.
What about the songs? HuntRix's 'Golden' is uplifting, while Lion Boys' 'Soda Pop' stimulates the ears with its strong addictiveness. With diverse characters that excite fan hearts and an OST to boot, secondary creations are emerging.
Actors including Aden Cho, who appeared in the Netflix series 'Partner Track', along with Kim Yoon-jin, Daniel Dae Kim, Lee Byung-hun, and Ahn Hyo-seop participated in the English dubbing. TWICE's Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung also contributed to the OST, adding to the excitement.
This is why the world is enthusiastic about 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', where Korean sensibility and global sensibility perfectly blend.
[Yang So-young, Star Today Reporter]
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