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Pop Stars and Monsters: The Exciting World of K-Pop Demon Hunters

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By Naomi West

- Jun 28, 2025

It's no secret that K-pop fans are the backbone of the heart-throbbing industry. They are the reason band members like BTS can command sold-out concerts and Blackpink graces high-profile platforms like Coachella. But what about Sony Pictures Animation's fantastic adventure-comedy, “K-Pop Demon Hunters?”

In this adrenaline-packed fantasy, three extraordinary girl band superstars, known to the world as Huntrix, strap on their superhero belts to protect the mortal world from the demonic king Gwi-Ma (Byung Hun Lee). Leading the fire-front trio is Mira (May Hong), excelling with her rebellious woldo skills. Then comes Burbank-bred rapper Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), and the charismatic orphan Rumi (Arden Cho). These ladies are not just performers; they are the epitome of versatility - they sing, they dance, and they've got a knack for eliminating demons.

But will their musical charm be enough to defeat the cleverly devised plot of Gwi-Ma’s devout follower, Juni (Ahn Hyo-seop)? In a twist of events, Juni, alongside some impressively good-looking demon friends, formulates a rival boy band - the Saja Boys aiming to grab Huntrix's fans' attention, escalating the stirring storyline.

Yet, not everything is in black and white, as both Rumi and Juni realise an irresistible chemistry sparking between them. The romantic comedy plot between the duo, embedded in the “K-Pop Demon Hunters” narrative, is certainly something you'd want to watch out for.

Pop Stars and Monsters: The Exciting World of K-Pop Demon Hunters

What sets this movie apart isn't just the action-packed plot, but the innovative approach to animation. Co-directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang bounce off their whim to fuse dynamic silhouettes with fluctuating camera movements. Think "Speed Racer" and "The Powerpuff Girls" with an Eastern garnish. The visual gags only add to the movie's overall charm - pec flexes turning into corncobs and popcorn tears are just a few instances of teenage-related humor thrown into the mix.

The film is quickly paced, tossing and turning with numerous twists and adding to the adrenaline rush. We learn that Rumi is the product of an unlikely love between a demon father and pop-star mother, marking her as a rare hybrid. Celine (Yunjin Kim), a confidante to the trio, believes in Rumi's power to control her demon genes. But will the same belief hold once Rumi falls for Juni, the bad-boy with his own bag of secrets?

What you're bound to enjoy is the heart-throbbing soundtracks that form the soul of the movie, especially the duet "Free" between Rumi and Juni voiced by Ejae and Andrew Choi. These pop wonders serve flavorful music that will have you humming along in no time. After all, it's not everyday you sing along with a musical about K-pop idols battling monsters. Tune in for this adventurous thrill from Sony Pictures Animation, as it promises a melody like never before.

OUR RATING

8 / 10

Dive into Sony Pictures Animation's adventurous K-pop universe, where talented teen idols moonlight as demon slayers.