Sony Pictures Animation
They sing. They dance. They battle demons.
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
WilhelmVO
Jul 25, 2026 · via TMDB
K-Pop Demon Hunters was recommended to me but I am very disappointed. The movie starts and the first thing I see is what looks like AI generated visuals touched up by humans. Not saying that's what it is or isn't, that's what it looks like. Soulless. Next thing I hear is "this person comes from the United States"... and I was like wait... all the voices are in American English so what are you talking about? I notice every character looks asian but they speak (American) English and everything about them and about the world, the writing, the characters, the story, everything just oozes American. Sure, you can point out that the voice actors all have Korean heritage as well as most working on this film but that doesn't change that what I see and hear on my tv doesn't feel in any way authentically Korean. That's it's written and directed by a woman of Korean descent doesn't change that this is an American production through and through. If this was made in Korea it would have Korean voices with subtitles. It's not as egregious as when Matt Damon saved China or Tom Cruise was the last samurai but it's up there somewhere.\ \ My final thoughts don't even matter at this point but here it is: there's not even the redeeming factor of having a decent story or even good songs to sing to. It's all style and zero substance and it even fails on a stylistic level.
Joogle83
Jul 21, 2026 · via TMDB
Sony Animation Strikes Gold with a K-Pop-Inspired Blend of Myth, Music, and MagicWatched KPop: Demon Hunters With Arden Cho(Teen Wolf) as Rumi , May Hong (Hacks) as Mira, Ji-Young Yoo(Freaky Tales) as Zoey, Ahn Hyo-seop(Business Porppsal) as Jinu, Yunjin Kim(Lost) as Celine, Joel Kim Booster(Fire Island) as Romance Saja , Alan Lee(Killing Eve) as Mystery Saja, SungWon Cho(God Of War Ragnarok) as Abs Saja, Daniel Dae Kim(Raya The Last Dragon) as Healer Han, Ken Joeng(Community, The Hangover Trilogy) as Bobby and Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game) as Gwi-ma. as well incorporated real Divas Ejae,Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. I really enjoyed the film — the trio of Huntrix members, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, were fantastic! I especially loved the underlying theme that fame is often a facade. Zoey was my favorite — her bubbly personality was so infectious. I also really dug the supernatural elements, particularly Rumi literally battling her inner demons while serving as Earth's protector. Mira’s stoic but honest nature added a great balance to the group. The use of music as a source of power in a contemporary sense was a standout. Once again, Sony Animation delivers with this fun and heartfelt tribute to K-pop, Korean culture, mythology, and supernatural storytelling.Great Music By Marcelo Zarvos(May December), Directing By Chris Applehans(Wish Dragon) and By Maggie King . Sony Animation Strikes Gold with a K-Pop-Inspired Blend of Myth, Music, and Magic 8/10.
CinemaSerf
Jun 15, 2026 · via TMDB
OK, so I really am not the demographic - by about forty-five years - for this, but once it got going I didn't hate it! It's all about the "Huntrix" - a group of feisty girls whose adoring fans don't realise that they have a double-indentity. By day they are the pop stars with millions of screaming fans - but by night they are fearsome demon hunters. Tired of their successes on both fronts, the demons decide it is time to fight back and so craft an ultimate in manufactured boy bands that might impress even Simon Cowell. "Saja Boys" are handsome, floppy haired and extremely skinny boy-next-door types who take social media by storm. They have a more sinister agenda, though, and their leader "Jinu" sets his sights on the mentally compromised "Rumi" - a woman with quite a secret of of her own - as as way to undermine and defeat the "Huntrix" once and for all. As he hones in on his target, we discover that he too has issues - dare one even say "demons" - he even has his own lament, so is there even a glimmer of hope that she might end up turning him? The almost doll-like style of animation didn't really work for me; their big eyes and fake smiles didn't resonate and I found the overall style of the production remarkably sterile. Bluntly, the thing has no soul whatsoever. That said, though, what passes for the plot does mix the menace, the romance and the melodrama reasonably well and the stand out songs "Golden" and "What It Sounds Like" sit head and shoulders above the more banal songs like the unbelievably awful "Soda Pop" and a slew of other power ballads that even the writers are going to struggle to remember. It's the stuff of sequels, so don't be surprised if we see another but they really do need to do something about the plastic style artwork.
tmdb51103537
Feb 22, 2026 · via TMDB
This might be my new favorite Sony Pictures Animation movie ever!!!!!!!!!!! KPop Demon Hunters excels from start to finish in every facet, including its animation, music, characters, and story. Sony is definitely showing us, "how it's done, done, done".
Nick
Aug 17, 2025 · via TMDB
KPop Demon Hunters is a visual and musical treat that takes you on a wild ride through a world inspired by K-pop, anime, and the Spider-Verse. The animation is so colorful and creative that it’s like a kaleidoscope explosion! The music is catchy and upbeat, and the story is layered with depth and emotion. Arden Cho and the rest of the voice cast do amazing jobs bringing the characters to life. The main character, Rumi, is on a journey of self-discovery, and it’s really heartwarming to see how much they grow and learn. The film does have a few minor flaws, like some uneven tones and underdeveloped secondary characters, but overall, it’s a fun and entertaining fantasy parody of pop culture. It’s a must-watch for anyone who loves K-pop, anime, and just great storytelling.
Nick
Aug 17, 2025 · via TMDB
Jinu can Soda Pop me inside out any day of the week.
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Arden Cho
Rumi (voice)
May Hong
Mira (voice)
Ji-young Yoo
Zoey (voice)
Ahn Hyo-seop
Jinu (voice)
Yunjin Kim
Celine (voice)
Ken Jeong
Bobby (voice)
Lee Byung-hun
Gwi-Ma (voice)
Daniel Dae Kim
Healer Han / Additional Voices (voice)
Joel Kim Booster
Variety Show Host 1 / Idol Host / Romance Saja (voice)
Liza Koshy
Host (voice)
SungWon Cho
Abs Saja / Bathhouse Patron / Social Media Fan (voice)
Maggie Kang
Flight Attendant Demon / Crying Demon / Newscaster (voice)
Nathan Schauf
Tattoo Fan / Security Guard(voice)
EJAE
Rumi (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Audrey Nuna
Mira (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
REI AMI
Zoey (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Andrew Choi
Jinu (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Danny Chung
Baby Saja (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Kevin Woo
Mystery Saja (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
samUIL Lee
Romance Saja (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Neckwav
Abs Saja (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Lea Salonga
Celine (Original Songs Performance) (voice)
Jennifer Sun Bell
Additional Voices (voice)
John Eric Bentley
Additional Voices (voice)
Ranjani Brow
Additional Voices (voice)
Esther K. Chae
Additional Voices (voice)
Claudia Choi
Additional Voices (voice)
Jason Her
Additional Voices (voice)
Chase Kim
Additional Voices (voice)
Monique Kim
Additional Voices (voice)
James Kyson
Additional Voices (voice)
Ashley Lambert
Additional Voices (voice)
Judy Alice Lee
Additional Voices (voice)
Josiah D. Lee
Additional Voices (voice)
Megan Lee
Additional Voices (voice)
Piotr Michael
Additional Voices (voice)
Andrew Morgado
Additional Voices (voice)
Cathy Shim
Additional Voices (voice)
Yong Yea
Additional Voices (voice)
Eugene Young
Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny Young
Additional Voices (voice)
CHAEYOUNG
Self (uncredited)
JEONGYEON
Self (uncredited)
JIHYO
Self (uncredited)
Guillermo Martinez
Additional Storyboarding
Wendell Dalit
Art Direction
Pablo Holcer
CG Supervisor
Leejung Lee
Choreographer
Ian Eisendrath
Executive Music Producer
Abo Biglarpour
Software Engineer
Alejandro Ozai
Software Engineer
Ritik Keswani
Software Engineer
Chris Appelhans
Director
Maggie Kang
Director
Nathan Schauf
Editor
Julia Kim
Additional Casting
Michelle L.M. Wong
Producer
Elaine Yan
Production Assistant
Nicole Perlman
Production Consultant
Ashley Lambert
ADR & Dubbing
Ranjani Brow
ADR & Dubbing
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
CHAEYOUNG
Songs
EJAE
Songs
JEONGYEON
Songs
JIHYO
Songs
Seon Jeong-hoon
Songs
Tony Lamberti
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Atsushi Sato
Animation
Craig McPherson
Animation
Chris Appelhans
Screenplay
Maggie Kang
Screenplay
Maggie Kang
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