KPop Demon Hunters [Movie Review]

KPop Demon Hunters [Movie Review] | It is a new movie, available on Netflix. I watched it while relaxing at home over the weekend. 

SYNOPSIS

KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Trivia

• Starring: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong & Byung-hun Lee
• Director: Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans
• Producer: Michelle Wong
• Production Company: Sony Pictures Animation

• Distributed by: Netflix

• Release date: June 20, 2025

• Running time: 100 minutes
• Rating: PG (For action/violence, scary images, thematic elements, some suggestive material and brief language)
• Country: United States
• Language: English
• IMDb: 7.9/ 10
• Tomatometer: 94%
• Metascore: 75%
• This is Maggie Kang's directorial debut. 
• Sony Pictures Animation’s second musical after Vivo (2021), both released exclusively on Netflix, four years apart.
• The filmmakers drew inspiration from anime and Bong Joon Ho’s films to bring this story to life.

Legend has it that long ago, demons roamed freely, feeding on human souls for the Demon King, Gwi-Ma. Until three fierce women rose, sealed the demons away with a magical barrier—the Honmoon—and passed their legacy down through generations using their most powerful weapon: their voices.

Fast forward to today, and the demon-hunting legacy is in the glittery hands of Huntrix, a global K-pop girl group made up of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, mentored by Celine, a former hunter and Rumi’s guardian. Rumi's mother was also a demon hunter and she was killed in action. 

After their world tour, they prep for a comeback, but Rumi begins losing her voice. Her team member doesn't know a small part about her. She is part demon and she has the demon pattern, slowly growing on her body. And the pattern has reached her vocal cords. Thus, she starts losing her singing voice.

Meanwhile, in the demon realm, Gwi-Ma is fuming. Jinu, a demon with a haunting past, proposes a sly scheme. In order to dethrone Huntrix, he wants to form a boy band—Saja Boys—to drain fans’ energy and destroy the Honmoon. 

When the Huntrix meets the Saja Boys, something feels off. Not only are these boys gorgeous, but their singing is also infectious. Not wanting to base their insecurities on jealousy, the girls dig a little deeper. Their suspicions prove right, but a fight reveals Rumi’s hidden heritage to Jinu, who keeps it a secret.

Jinu and Rumi bond—both haunted by shame and searching for redemption and validation. As the Idol Awards approach, the tension explodes. Fans begin “shipping” Huntrix and Saja Boys, and Rumi questions if their new song spreads too much hate. She proposes a truce—reshape the Honmoon with music. Mira disagrees, especially after a subway demon attack forces them to prioritize saving lives.

Feelings grow between Rumi and Jinu, and her voice begins to heal. But Gwi-Ma’s hold remains strong, revealing Jinu’s deepest regret—abandoning his family when fame hit.

On stage at the Idol Awards, chaos erupts. Demonic imposters trick Rumi into revealing her true form. Betrayed, Mira and Zoey reject her. Alone and broken, Rumi finally embraces her demon side.

Who will save the world from Gwi-Ma now that the Huntrix is no longer together and the Saja Boys are getting stronger?

MY REVIEW

What I Like:  

• Mythical and mystical elements - I LOVE. 
• Beautiful animation.

What I Don't Like:

• None I would say. Hoping there will be a sequel. 

Will I Watch It Again: Yes, I would.

Overall: 4.7/ 5.0

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