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Bangkok Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Don't miss Netflix's chart-topping love letter to K-pop
Netflix recently released the animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters, which was met by an overwhelmingly positive response by viewers worldwide. KPop Demon Hunters follows Huntr/x, a K-pop girl group composed of three talented performers -- Rumi, Zoey and Mira -- hiding a secret (when they're not performing onstage for fans, they're ruthlessly hunting soul-stealing demons). However, the girls meet a roadblock when demon ruler Gwi-ma grows frustrated at his subjects' failures. With the help of one of his most tortured demons, Jinu, they create Saja Boys: a K-pop boy group to rival Huntr/x, consisting of Jinu and four other demons, in an attempt to steal Huntr/x's fans and their souls. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the studio that animated Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Wish Dragon, KPop Demon Hunters is a love letter to the world of K-pop and draws inspiration from the Korean entertainment industry and idol groups. For example, Huntr/x is modelled after girl groups such as Itzy, Blackpink and Twice. Meanwhile, Saja Boys are modelled after boy groups like Tomorrow X Together, BTS, Stray Kids, Ateez, Big Bang and Monsta X. The series also pays homage to South Korean culture, featuring traditional clothing and objects as well as loveable animals, illustrated in the style of Korean folk art. The film has been well-received, not only for of its stunning animation and characters, but also because of its soundtrack, which debuted at No.8 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, making it a hit with both K-pop fans as well as locals.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'KPop Demon Hunters' lead vocalist Andrew Choi to host workshops in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Whether they're swooning over Jinu in KPop Demon Hunters or grooving to "Soda Pop," Singaporean fans are in for a treat! Andrew Choi, the smooth vocals behind the animated heartthrob, is heading to Singapore to share his secrets, one high note at a time. As CNA Lifestyle reported yesterday, KPop Demon Hunters has become a global streaming sensation, and Singapore is set to receive a double dose of Demon Hunter energy on July 29. Fans can also catch Ahn Hyo-seop, the voice actor behind Jinu, at a promotional event for his new film, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. Choi, who provided Jinu's singing voice and has collaborated with K-pop heavyweights like NCT 127 and Shinee, will host exclusive vocal workshops at SM Universe (Singapore), the K-pop training academy launched by SM Entertainment. Group classes will run on July 26 and 27, from 11am to 12.30pm, where participants will delve into the vocal techniques behind "Soda Pop."
CNA
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
KPop Demon Hunters singer Andrew Choi, Jinu's singing voice, will hold vocal workshops in Singapore this month
Fans of KPop Demon Hunters in Singapore will be seeing a lot of Your Idol, Jinu, in the country this month. In addition to the demon's voice actor, Ahn Hyo-seop, promoting his new movie on Jul 29, Andrew Choi, the person behind Jinu's singing voice, will be staging multiple vocal workshops at the K-pop training academy SM Universe (Singapore). And yes, Soda Pop is also on the menu. Signed under the famed South Korean label SM Entertainment, Choi is a singer-songwriter who has worked with numerous K-pop acts, including NCT 127 and Shinee. Those who want to learn from him this month can choose from both one-on-one lessons and group lessons. The latter option will see participants learning the style and techniques to sing Soda Pop, the hit track from KPop Demon Hunters. Choi's one-on-one workshops will be held as one-hour lessons between Jul 25 and 29, priced at S$300 (before GST). The group lessons, on the other hand, will be held on both Jul 26 and 27, from 11am to 12.30pm, priced at S$420 (before GST). Registrations can be made via this website.
Korea Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Restrained romance of 'KPop Demon Hunters' ignites fan imagination
Netflix's record-breaking hit "KPop Demon Hunters" is making major waves worldwide and has online communities buzzing with fan-made content. Many such fans longing for a deeper romance between main characters Rumi and Jinu have been creating and sharing photoshopped images of the two kissing, holding hands, or going on dates. Co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, "KPop Demon Hunters" is an animated movie centered on the fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix. Its members, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, moonlight as demon hunters, secretly protecting the world from evil spirits through music and dance. The movie quickly became a global sensation with its powerful soundtrack, vivid portrayal of K-pop fandom culture and fresh twist on the exorcism genre. At the heart of its popularity is the emotional bond between Rumi and Jinu, the leader of the rival boy group, Saja Boys, made up of demons. The tension between Rumi and Jinu is evident in the way they look at each other and exchange soft, comforting words, but the two never kiss or show any gestures that confirm a romantic relationship. Though a kiss scene was initially proposed, it was ultimately omitted from the final cut of the film, according to news reports. This only further fueled people's imaginations, giving rise to the online fandom 'RuJinu,' where fan fiction and fan edits continue the love story merely hinted at in the film. One fan asked in a Reddit post why the kiss scene between the two characters was cut, to which director Kang replied, 'The restraint is sexier.' K-drama romance: No rush to kiss In many K-dramas, a kiss rarely comes easy. The enemies-to-lovers trope is a particular favorite in romance series. 'I can't stand you' slowly becomes 'I can't stop thinking about you.' As the couple overcomes their misunderstandings, they admit their feelings for each other, sealing the scene — and often the end of the episode — with a kiss. Everything changes after the long-awaited first kiss, and the relationship develops quickly, often leading straight to marriage. In "KPop Demon Hunters," a kiss between Rumi and Jinu would have felt out of place. 'They only met twice in secret. Does it make sense for them to suddenly kiss? The beauty of K-romance lies in the push and pull,' one fan commented on Facebook. Why do kisses typically take place later in Korean TV shows? Some Koreans point to the country's 'confession culture.' 'In Korea, there's a tradition of formally confessing love before physical affection follows, although with generational shifts, that order is less strictly followed these days. I think this cultural norm has influenced media portrayals, where kisses after a confession are often depicted as a way of confirming love,' said Shin Yu-eun, 32, a student at the Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
BTS' Jungkook opens up about emotional reaction to ‘KPop Demon Hunters', sings ‘Soda Pop' during live
BTS's Jungkook once again shared his love for KPop Demon Hunters during a Weverse live session from Los Angeles on July 14. The idol, currently in the US with fellow bandmates, revisited his reaction to the Netflix animated film, confirming it had a deep emotional impact on him. Jungkook told fans, 'I cried watching KPop Demon Hunters. I really cried at the end.' He was particularly affected by the scene where Jinu sacrifices his soul to empower Rumi in her battle against Gwi-Ma. He added, 'When everyone was falling for Saja Boys & she was like 'I'll create my own Honmoon' & ran into venue by herself I was like 'ohhh' & then the tears came out.' The singer played clips and songs from the movie during his livestream, expressing disappointment that the American film did not feature Korean-dubbed songs. Despite that, he sang two of the film's standout tracks, 'Your Idol' and 'Soda Pop,' performed by the fictional boy group Saja Boys. At one point in the live, another BTS member, Jimin, joined Jungkook as he reacted to the movie. Fans flooded the chat with reactions, resonating with Jungkook's emotional connection to the story. Netflix also acknowledged the nod from the star by changing their cover photo to a picture of him from the live and changed their bio on X adding, " jungkook watched kpop demon hunters". While the bands in KPop Demon Hunters top Billboard charts within the diegesis, the soundtrack for the movie continues to chart on US Spotify rankings surpassing BTS themselves.
