Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Ranks #1 Globally Starring Lee Byung-hun and Ahn Hyo-seop

Netflix’s popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has taken over global charts. Korean superstars lead the movie through their roles as Gwi-ma, the king of demons played by Lee Byung-hun, and Jinu, the leader of the demon boy band Saja Boys portrayed by Ahn Hyo-seop. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, this work combines ancient Korean mythology with modern K-POP, telling a story where members of the female music group Huntrix use their voices and fan support to protect the world from soul-devouring demons. Arden Cho, who plays the main character Rumi, May Hong as Mira, and Yoo Ji-young as Joy carry out supernatural missions through concerts, showcasing their performances in the film. Huntrix was inspired by K-POP female groups such as BLACKPINK, TWICE, and IVE, while Saja Boys was created based on male groups like BTS, Stray Kids, and BIGBANG. The film boasts high quality due to its stunning animation, dramatic storytelling, action sequences, and detailed character portrayals. Its soundtrack has also achieved commercial success. The OST, which includes addictive tracks like “Golden,” “Take Down,” and “Soda Pop,” entered the Billboard 200 chart and debuted at number one on the Billboard Soundtrack Chart, becoming the soundtrack with the highest debut position in 2025. Currently sitting at #1 on Netflix’s global top 10 movies chart, “KPop Demon Hunters” dominates Netflix’s global charts alongside Lee Byung-hun’s “Squid Game: Season 3.”