Following Success of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” Sequel Films and Series in Development, Production to Accelerate by 2027

The success of Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has led to the development of subsequent works. On the 21st, Netflix officially announced the production of a new series titled “Variety,” starring Son Ye-jin and Jo Yoo-ri. “Variety” is a Netflix series that explores the desires of “Seeun,” the entertainment executive who planned South Korea’s top idol group, “Seunghee,” the obsessive fan who follows her everywhere, and the people surrounding them. Son Ye-jin will portray “Seeun,” a character who risks everything to secure a renewal contract with the idol group she built through her exceptional planning skills. Jo Yoo-ri will play “Seunghee,” an extreme fan who uses every possible means to meet her favorite group member. The two actresses are set to deliver a range of emotions, including twisted affection and intense obsession. Kim Yong-hoon will handle both directing and writing for the series. This director, who received praise from critics for his Netflix series “Mask Girl” and film “Beasts That Cling to Straws,” will expose the diverse human characters and their desires within the seemingly glamorous K-pop entertainment industry. Meanwhile, the K-pop film produced by Paramount and HYBE America is scheduled to release on February 12, 2027. Starring Jiyeong Yu and Eric Nam, this film is set against the backdrop of a K-pop music survival show. It follows a Korean-American woman who defies her family’s opposition to compete in a broadcast competition to discover the next K-pop girl group. Benson Lee, the director of “Searching for Seoul,” will be at the helm of this project. It is expected to become the first major film shot across South Korea by a major U.S. studio. Developed since 2020, this project was originally planned by 20th Century Studios before being transferred to Paramount. Benson Lee said, “This film is my love letter to K-pop—about its energy, passion, magic, and the amazing community behind it.” He added, “I am deeply grateful to Paramount Pictures, the production team, the talented cast, and the legends who helped bring this story to life.” Jiyeong Yu voiced Joy, a member of the K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, in Netflix’s hit series “KPop Demon Hunters.” The songs from that series entered the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Spotify charts. Eric Nam is a well-known singer and actor in the K-pop industry. He began his musical career by appearing on MBC’s music competition series “Star Audition: Greatstar 2” and also served as a host for the K-pop talk show “After School Club.”