KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

A Sony Pictures Animation & Netflix Film

2 OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANIMATED FEATURE BEST ORIGINAL SONG NETFLIX ORIGINAL
HUNTR/X

🎤 WELCOME TO KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

Get ready for the most electrifying animated musical of the year! KPop Demon Hunters smashed Netflix records and took the world by storm with its groundbreaking blend of K-pop music, Korean mythology, and supernatural action. This Sony Pictures Animation film made history with the first-ever K-pop Oscar nomination for "Golden"!

Follow the girl group Huntr/x as they battle demons by day and perform chart-topping hits by night. Perfect for music lovers, animation fans, and anyone who loves high-energy entertainment with cultural depth.

Love always, Dijhor

Movie Information

Directors

Maggie Kang
Chris Appelhans

Year

2025

Runtime

108 minutes

Studios

Sony Pictures Animation
Netflix Original

Languages

English, Korean
(multiple audio tracks)

Oscar Nominations

2 Nominations
Animated Feature & Original Song

Voice Cast

Arden Cho
as Rumi
(Huntr/x Leader)
Ahn Hyo-seop
Key Role
May Hong
as Mira
Ji-young Yoo
as Zoey
Yunjin Kim
Voice Role
Daniel Dae Kim
Voice Role
Ken Jeong
Voice Role
Lee Byung-hun
Voice Role

🎬 WATCH KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

Full Animated Musical • Netflix Record-Breaker • HD Quality

📢 IMPORTANT: How to Watch

1. The film will play directly in your browser via Vimeo

2. USE GOOD SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES for the full music experience

3. Click the fullscreen button (⛶) for immersive concert visuals

4. Multiple language audio tracks available in video settings

5. Make sure you have a stable internet connection

6. Prepare for high-energy animation and chart-topping music!

If the video doesn't load, please refresh the page or check your internet connection.

Warning: You WILL be dancing!

🏆 Awards & Nominations

Academy Awards
2 Oscar Nominations
98th Academy Awards (2026)
• Best Animated Feature Film
• Best Original Song ("Golden")
Historic: First K-pop Oscar nomination!
Golden Globes & Critics Choice
Double Winner
Best Animated Feature & Best Original Song
Won both major awards shows for both categories
Record & Impact
Platform: Netflix Original Film
Record: Broke Netflix viewership records
Soundtrack: Multiple Grammy nominations
Cultural: Global K-pop phenomenon
Song: "Golden" topped charts worldwide

About the Film

KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 animated musical fantasy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, co‑directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. The story follows a fictional K‑pop girl group called Huntr/x — led by Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — who secretly live double lives as demon hunters, using their music and teamwork to protect the world from supernatural threats and compete with a rival boy band whose members are demons.

The animation blends vibrant concert visuals, Korean cultural elements, mythology, and fantasy action in a style inspired by music videos and pop culture. The film became a global phenomenon after its June 2025 Netflix debut, breaking viewership records and earning acclaim for its animation, music, and cultural resonance.

With its original song "Golden" topping charts and receiving major awards, KPop Demon Hunters made history with the first-ever K-pop Oscar nomination, cementing its place as both an entertainment powerhouse and cultural milestone.

Meet HUNTR/X

Rumi
Leader & Main Vocalist
Voiced by Arden Cho
Mira
Dancer & Demon Hunter
Voiced by May Hong
Zoey
Rapper & Tech Expert
Voiced by Ji-young Yoo

🎵 MUSIC & CULTURAL IMPACT NOTE

This film is presented here for educational analysis and cultural appreciation. KPop Demon Hunters represents a groundbreaking fusion of animation, music, and Korean cultural representation that has made global impact. The film's Oscar-nominated song "Golden" made history as the first K-pop song nominated for Best Original Song.

As a Netflix record-breaker and cultural phenomenon, this film demonstrates the power of animation to bridge cultures and create global entertainment experiences. The vibrant animation style draws from K-pop music videos, Korean mythology, and contemporary fantasy.

Musical Highlights:

Oscar-nominated "Golden"
Grammy-nominated soundtrack
Chart-topping hits
Golden Globe & Critics Choice winner
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