Huntr/x in KPop Demon Hunters The fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x—Zoey, Rumi, and Mira—in a scene from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (2025). The global pop idols are secretly demon hunters, using music to protect the world from supernatural threats. (more) KPop Demon Hunters film by Kang and Appelhans [2025] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/KPop-Demon-Hunters-film Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

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　　Who are the main characters in KPop Demon Hunters? Main characters in KPop Demon Hunters include Huntr/x members Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), Saja Boys member Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop), and Huntr/x’s manager, Bobby (Ken Jeong).

　　How was the film KPop Demon Hunters received upon release? The film premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025, reaching the global top 10 in 93 countries within two weeks and inspiring fan art, dance covers, and calls for a sequel.

　　What inspired the creation of KPop Demon Hunters? Codirector Maggie Kang conceived the project as a “love letter” to K-pop and her Korean heritage, drawing from Korean mythology, mudang (Korean shamans), and influences including K-pop groups and South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho.

　　Huntr/x in KPop Demon HuntersThe fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x—Zoey, Rumi, and Mira—in a scene from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (2025). The global pop idols are secretly demon hunters, using music to protect the world from supernatural threats.© 2025 Sony Pictures Animation/Netflix KPop Demon Hunters, animated musical fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, and streaming globally on Netflix. Released in June 2025, the film quickly reached Netflix’s global top 10 in 93 countries and within two months became the most-watched movie of all time on the platform. The story follows ...(100 of 711 words)

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