Netflix drops trailer for 'KPop Demon Hunters', featuring original music by Teddy Park and TWICE
Netflix has released the official trailer for KPop Demon Hunters, an animated action-musical from Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
KPop Demon Hunters follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—K-pop idols by day, secret demon hunters by night—as they battle supernatural threats while maintaining their music careers. Their biggest challenge arrives in the form of a rival demon boy band, testing their strength and loyalty.
The film features a soundtrack crafted by top K-pop producers Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, Ido, Vince, Kush, and Dominsuk of TheBlackLabel. The original songs are performed by artists including Ejae, Rei Ami, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, Samuil Lee, Neckwav, and Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of Twice.
'I have been a fan of these incredible artists and their work for many years,' said director Maggie Kang. 'It's a dream come true to have original songs written and produced by TheBlackLabel and to collaborate with members of Twice. It legitimises our film in the K-pop world.'
Co-director Chris Appelhans added, 'We have an amazing voice cast. Byung Hun Lee and Ahn Hyo-seop bring authentic K-drama emotion, while Arden, May, and Ji-young combine star charisma with the humour and depth of young women leading double lives.'
KPop Demon Hunters will premiere globally on June 20.
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