Kevin Woo reacts to 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' success: 'I saw my old self in every frame'
's
Spotify monthly listeners
have exploded from barely ten thousand to over 2.1 crore since he lent his velvet falsetto to "Mystery," the charismatic lead singer of the animated group
Lion Boyz
in the new film '
K-Pop Demon Hunters
'. For Woo, who debuted with
U-KISS
back in 2008, voice-acting an idol felt less like a detour and more like a homecoming. "I saw my old self in every frame," he quiped.
Studio Sessions, Subway Sandwiches and Sleepless Nights
Recording took the Korean-American singer ping-ponging between New York and L.A., powered by cold brews and way too many foot-long subs. Under the guidance of director Lee Jae and musical overseer Ian Eisendrath, Woo experimented with everything from hushed whispers to rock-opera belts to give Mystery dimensional swagger. "Every syllable had to hit like a killer choreo move nobody sees," he laughs-perhaps a gentle nod to every trainee currently sweating through monthly evaluations.
Why Gen Z Can't Get Enough
Gen Z stans aren't just streaming; they're dissecting Easter eggs. Many recognize Woo as part of K-pop's early international push-U-KISS toured Manila and Jakarta when passports were still rare flexes among Seoul idols. In 2025, however, his comeback feels fresh, not retro. The Lion Boyz concept taps into the same cinematic universe now occupied by 'Across the Spider-Verse' and 'Arcane'.
What's Next on Kevin's Playlist
Hot on the film's buzz, Woo is readying a solo digital single, plotting a U-KISS sub-unit reunion, and polishing lines for two U.S. features - 'K-POPS!' helmed by Anderson Paak and the indie horror flick 'Death Name'. If rumours hold, a small-venue tour could follow. Industry insiders whisper that the Lion Boyz soundtrack might spawn a deluxe EP; Woo simply drops a sly emoji when asked.
About Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo is a Korean-American singer born in 1991 who debuted as a member of U-KISS in 2008 and remained active for over a decade. Originally from California, his fluent English and Korean skills played a crucial role in K-pop's global expansion, and he's now expanding his career into solo music, voice acting, and film roles. He's currently experiencing a renaissance through the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.'
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