Netflix has unleashed the long-awaited trailer for KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical fantasy that pits K-pop idols against supernatural rivals. Originally developed at Sony Pictures Animation in 2021, this four-year passion project finally hits screens this June with an A-list voice cast and original songs by TWICE members and rising artists.
Plot: Glamour Meets the Supernatural
The film follows K-pop trio Rumi, Mira, and Zoey – global superstars by day, demon hunters by night. Their latest challenge? An irresistible rival boy band that’s actually a squad of soul-stealing demons in disguise. The trailer’s standout line – “You think we’re just gonna let you steal our fans? You’re gonna have to fight us for that!” – sets up a high-stakes battle.
Rumi is the strong, older member with incredible vocals, but she is hiding a dark secret and struggling to balance her vulnerability with strength. Mira is the tough, tomboy type who’s fiercely strong with a supernatural polearm, but beneath her tough exterior, she is sensitive and vulnerable. Zoey is the bubbly, energetic rapper who brings a ton of enthusiasm and energy to the group, but her high energy can be exhausting.
KPop Demon Hunters Trailer
The KPop Demon Hunters trailer opens with popular K-pop stars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji Young Yoo) from the group, Huntrix, performing to packed stadiums. The scene shifts to a demon hatching a plan to take down the “hunters for good”. Their plan is to become a rival demonic group, The Saja Boys, in disguise to woo fans with their visuals and vocal talents.
But Demon Hunters won’t allow them to steal the souls of their fans and go to extreme lengths to get them out of the way. Watch the trailer here
Star-Studded Voice Cast
The star-studded cast includes
- Lead Hunters: Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji Young Yoo
- Supporting Stars: Yunjin Kim, Ahn Hyo Seop, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Liza Koshy, and Byung Hyun Lee
Famous Kdrama actor Ahn Hyo Seop (Business Proposal, A Time Called You) will make his English voice debut as Jinu, the leader of The Saja Boys.
Music
Original score by Marcelo Zarvos, the soundtrack features notable songwriters, producers, and artists
- Songwriters – Danny Chung, IDO, EJAE, Vince, KUSH, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Daniel Rojas, Mark Sonnenblick
- Producers – Teddy Park, Stephen Kirk, IDO, Jenna Andrews, DOMINSUK, Ian Eisendrath, 24
- Performers – EJAE, Andrew Choi, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, SamUIL Lee, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, Neckwav, Broadway legend Lea Salonga (Disney’s Mulan, Miss Saigon)
- A special track, TAKEDOWN, by TWICE members Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung
TAKEDOWN is a high-energy banger that’s all about taking down the fakes with fierce determination.
BLACKPINK and MEOVV producer Teddy Park, founder of THEBLACKLABEL is the mastermind behind the music of KPop Demon Hunters.
Production Team
The musical animated film is produced by Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The screenplay is penned by the directors along with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kang dished on her directorial feature film debut, saying, “It was really my desire to see Korean people on film in animation.”
KPop Demon Hunters Release Date
KPop Demon Hunters will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix, starting June 20, 2025.
