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The Review Geek
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Movie Review – A funny and energetic animated musical for everyone
A funny and energetic animated musical for everyone In KPop Demon Hunters, the latest Netflix original animation, demons invade our world to eat our souls, and our only salvation is girl groups! A trio of girls has to fight the creatures with songs, strengthening the barrier that protects Earth from the beasts. After a long time, Mira, Zoey, and their leader, Rumi, can finally complete this barrier, bringing peace to their world. If this sounds too serious, don't worry, as the movie perfectly balances its drama and cartoonishness. You can see that by the main antagonist, a demonic, evil boy band stealing their fans. However, they have one more problem: Rumi is half-demon, but none of the other girls know. That adds intensity to her, as strengthening the barrier isn't only a duty to the girl but a necessity. At the same time, it highlights her sacrifices. That part of her presents itself through marks on her body, meaning she has to give up on a few things. Skipping going to public baths with her friends or never being truly comfortable around them is a bigger and more relatable loss than the end of the world. Someone must give this movie an award for its soundtrack because every song here is a banger. From 'How it's Done' to Twice's 'Takedown,' all of them intensify the moment they're played in. So, 'Golden,' an inspirational song about fulfilling their dreams, becomes ten times more heartbreaking when we find out Rumi's secret. Their work on 'Golden' is astounding, as they even have an MV that feels like an actual official music video. Netflix would be crazy if they didn't release that on YouTube. The fight scenes are incredibly well-animated and fluid, but they pop even harder with the right soundtrack. It's hard to stay still in your chair watching them when you feel you're in the girl's latest show at all times. However, one song choice is a fatal mistake, and right at the end of the movie. In the final battle, 'What It Sounds Like' fails to match the epic atmosphere of the confrontation. Even though its lyrics are great, encapsulating Rumi's journey, its rhythm isn't as energetic as necessary. The song is good, but it doesn't hold a candle to the others, and it comes at the wrong time. But that's only a small part of the film's biggest problem. Throughout the story, we follow Rumi as she loses her connection with her friends and gets closer to the leader of the demonic boy band. But when that development reaches the climactic point, the next thing we know, it's all solved. We're left with a hollow, rushed ending, stripped of almost all emotions. It's a shame because KPop Demon Hunters could have been even greater with 10 more minutes or so. Rumi's demonic side is a smart detail, so seeing her deal with it properly would elevate the story. We get to see her talk about it with her mentor, the only other person who knows her secret, but it's only a fast interaction. Still, there's one thing that works incredibly well even in the ending, and that is the animation. It's simply stunning. The lights and colors fit that world so much that it's hard to imagine the movie with a different aesthetic. Beyond that, it's very creative. Like the Teen Titans cartoon did back in the 2000s, it emulates Far East anime aesthetics without abandoning its own style. The crazy visuals and expressions will get you laughing out loud when you least expect it. And sometimes, when you fully expect it, too. The K-pop culture is in full play in the movie. We see signing events, ships, boy bands participating in weird TV programs to showcase their songs, and so on. The first contact we have with the main girls is through their fans saying what they love about each of them. And the funniest joke of them all is when the movie satirizes the 'meet-cute,' so popular in K-dramas, between Rumi and another singer. But that goes deeper into the movie's message. Rumi also has a troubled relationship with her demonic side because she must present herself perfectly at all times. She has been taught that if she shows any kind of flaw, it's all done for her. That definitely hits close to home for K-pop idols, as they have to do the same to please their fans. In an industry that puts them on extremely high pedestals, minor and humane flaws can spark giant backlashes online. Fans might love you now but hate you the next day because of your appearance, dating choices, and even acting 'too normally.' One such example is when rumors about BTS' Jungkook dating sparked hashtags saying he betrayed the fans. In a way, Rumi's dilemma criticizes this idealized view of artists that the industry and the fans create. KPop Demon Hunters is both ridiculous and as deep as it needs to be. Despite its short runtime damaging the conclusion, it's still one of the best-animated flicks of 2025 so far. The fun characters and animation won't leave your head so soon. And neither will its songs leave your playlist. Read More: KPop Demon Hunters Ending Explained
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
OTT releases this week: K-Pop - Demon Hunters, Detective Sherdil, Ground Zero, The Great Indian Kapil Show S3 and more
OTT releases this week: Cinephiles can get ready for an exciting week as a number of movies, web series and TV shows are going to release this week. Here's a compiled list of OTT releases this week. K-Pop - Demon Hunters, Ground Zero, The Great Indian Kapil Show S3 and others are included in this week's OTT watchlist. OTT Release date: June 20 OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video Emraan Hashmi starrer action-thriller film directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar will be reportedly be available for all Amazon Prime Video subscribers from June 20. The storyline revolves around BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey's mission to find and kill terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem. Also known as Ghazi Baba, Rana Tahir Nadeem was the mastermind behind the 2001 terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament and Akshardham Temple. OTT Release date: June 20 Watch K-pop superstars Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) play the role of demon hunters they embark on a mission to protect their fans from supernatural danger. The animated film is directed by Maggie Kang. OTT Release date: June 20 Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil will drop on OTT platform ZEE5 and will be available for streaming via OTTplay Premium. Produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, it stars Sumeet Vyas, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, Chunky Panday, Boman Irani, and Ratna Pathak Shah, alongside popular singer Diljit Dosanjh. Set in Budapest, the narrative revolves around Detective Sherdil's bizarre cases. OTT Release date: June 20 OTT platform: Jio Hotstar The captivating NBC crime drama series 'Found' is set to enthral cinema enthusiasts with release on OTT platform Jio Hotstar. Staring Kelli Williams as Margaret, Brett Dalton as Trent, Gabrielle Walsh as Lacey, Arlen Escarpeta as Zeke and Karan Oberoi as Dhan, the web series will debut on June 20. OTT Release date: June 21 Comedian Kapil Sharma is set to win hearts as the Season 3 will premiere on June 21 as Navjot Singh Sidhu and Archana Puran Singh take charge as panellists. The caption Netflix' post on Instagram states, 'Ek kursi paaji ke liye please 🤩Har Funnyvaar Badhega Humara Parivaar with the comeback of Navjot Singh Sidhu & Archana Puran Singh. Watch them in the new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show, streaming from 21st June, at 8 PM only on Netflix.' OTT Release date: June 20 The Malayalam film staring Dileep will debut on OTT platform ZEE% on June 20. Directed by Binto Stephen, the comedy film is produced by Listin Stephen.
Geek Feed
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
K-Pop Demon Hunters will Scratch Your Spider-Verse Itch in the Meantime
It's going to be a while before we get Beyond the Spider-Verse , but there looks to be something in the way that very much keeps to the aesthetic and action-direction of that franchise—and there's something in it for K-Pop fans as well. Check out the first trailer for K-Pop Demon Hunters : Here's the official description: When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger. Together, they must face their biggest threat — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. The movie comes from Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, and will also feature an original song performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of the group TWICE. While there are a lot of animated properties that try to be very serious when it comes to their story, it does seem like KPDH is embracing the silliness of their premise. Besides the promise of supernatural action, we also have a lot of comedy bits from the two groups—which kinds of harkens to the supplementary K-Pop material where the idols have to do cute-sy game shows and interviews. So far the movie does look amazing, and maybe this can get some more people into the K-Pop genre if they weren't a fan of it before. Catch K-Pop Demon Hunters when it comes to Netflix on June 20.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix's ‘KPop Demon Hunters' Releases Their Trailer And Poster
KPOP Demon Hunters Netflix Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters have released their trailer, and it's safe to say, it's poppin'! Imagine if your favorite K-pop stars moonlit as demon hunters. While they're killing it on the stage, they're actually killing demons between comebacks and touring. The three idols – Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) – from the group, Huntrix, use their secret identities as idols to protect their fans and the world from supernatural threats. The demons seem to have their own plans by utilizing that K-pop power and creating their demonic boy band, The Saja Boys– stealing hearts and souls. The musical animated film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, sets the scene in Seoul, with Korean people at the center. In the trailer, several Korean ajummas (elderly ladies), fan girls and boys are seen in the crowd. Kang told EW, 'It was really my desire to see Korean people on film in animation. So it actually started off as just a demon hunter project where I wanted to showcase Korean demons. Because demon hunting is usually a side job that's done in secret, it was like, what is their day job?' K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Poster Netflix Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the same people who brought the Spider-verse films, the animations shown throughout the trailer are wild. From the graphic fight scenes to the goofy faces to the hilarious reactions to a sexy boyband, KPop Demon Hunters may be exactly what K-pop fans and animation fans are looking for. Not to mention, TWICE's Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung are part of the film's soundtrack, with their version of 'Takedown.' The trio told EW described the song as 'a high-energy track with a powerful beat,' that's 'filled with fierce determination and the will to tear down anything fake.' How much more K-pop can this movie get? Oh, but there's more! Teddy Park – the brains behind BLACKPINK's music – helped develop the music for the film. He worked with 24, Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, and DOMINSUK. K-pop songwriters and producers were also involved in the process, including EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick, Daniel Rojas, and Ian Eisendrath If you're looking for some drama, Korean actors Ahn Hyo-seop and Byung Hun Lee are also part of the film! KPop Demon Hunters will premiere on Netflix on June 20. Check out the trailer below.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
K-Pop stars turn Demon slayers in Netflix's new animated film
Netflix has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming animated feature KPop Demon Hunters, offering fans a first look at the adventurous double lives of fictional K-pop stars. The brief clip was shared on Wednesday via Netflix Geeked on X (formerly Twitter), with the full trailer set to drop on the teaser, viewers get a playful glimpse into the lives of the lead trio — Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) — as they attempt to unwind on their couch. Their moment of relaxation is interrupted when Rumi, donning her demon-hunting outfit, reminds them (and viewers) that the trailer is on its K-pop idols don't just dominate the music charts; they also moonlight as protectors of their fans, battling dark forces threatening the world. According to the official synopsis, 'When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger.' According to the film promises a unique twist on the traditional battle of the bands. The girls' biggest challenge comes in the form of a rival boy band—one with a dangerous secret. These seemingly dreamy performers are, in fact, demons in disguise, setting the stage for a showdown that mixes music, magic, and Cho, Hong, and Yoo, the voice cast also includes Korean actor Ahn Hyo-seop, portraying a member of the rival demonic group. The film is co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with a screenplay penned by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, and the directors Demon Hunters is scheduled for global release on Netflix on June 20, promising a blend of high-energy pop culture, dynamic animation, and supernatural thrills that aim to captivate both K-pop enthusiasts and animation lovers READ:Billie Eilish Tour 2025: New dates, Austin concerts, and ticket info
