KPop Demon Hunters, secured three major nominations for the upcoming 83rd Golden Globe Awards. The film is vying for the titles of Best Animated Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Additionally, the chart-topping single “Golden,” performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X, earned a nomination for Best Original Song – Motion Picture, making its writer EJAE the first Korean American nominated in that category. The culturally impactful movie, which was the most-watched Netflix original of 2025, is a strong contender in a competitive animation field.
Within the animated feature lineup, “KPop Demon Hunters” stands among “Arco,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Zootopia 2, Elio and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain.
The film features an impressive voice lineup, with Arden Cho bringing warmth and charm to the role of Rumi, Ahn Hyo-seop adding depth to his characteras jinu, May Hong portraying Mira with bold energy, and additional strong performances from Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun, all of whom help enrich the film’s vibrant world.
KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 American animated film that blends music, action, and urban fantasy. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the movie is based on a screenplay they wrote with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan.
The first theatrical sing-along event for KPop Demon Hunters was a massive hit, bringing in around $18 million over just two days, and even months later, during the Halloween screenings, the film continued to perform strongly, earning an additional $5–6 million
KPop Demon Hunters follows Huntrix, a rising K-pop girl group who live a dangerous double life. On stage, they are global idols admired for their talent, style, and powerful performances. But off stage, they secretly fight demons that threaten the human world.
Their music and choreography are not just entertainment—they carry ancient magical energy. When performed correctly, their dances strengthen a mystical barrier called the Honmoon, which protects the world from demonic forces trying to break through. The group’s leader, Rumi, hides a painful secret: she is half-demon. Her powers are stronger than the others, but her heritage puts her identity, her friendships, and even the group’s future at risk. As the Honmoon weakens, demons begin slipping into the real world, disguising themselves as humans. Things take a darker turn when Huntrix discovers that their biggest industry rivals, the Saja Boys, are not just competing boy-band stars—they are demons in disguise. The Saja Boys plan to destroy the Honmoon and unleash a massive demonic invasion during a global music event.